How to Pronounce "get down on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET / GIT-DOWN-awn / AHN
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
get-DOWN-on
Definition
'Get down on' can mean to physically lower yourself, usually by kneeling, or to strongly criticize someone. The meaning depends on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET / GIT-DOWN-awn / AHN
UK
get-DOWN-on
Listen in Context
He got down on one knee to propose.
The teacher told the children to get down on the floor during the drill.
Don’t get down on yourself if you make a mistake.
Sometimes, people get down on their friends too quickly.