How to Pronounce "knock down"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
NAHK-down
nˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
NOK-down
Definition
To make someone or something fall to the ground, often by force, or to demolish a building. It can also mean to lower a price.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
nˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-down
UK
NOK-down
Listen in Context
The wind was strong enough to knock down the fence.
They will knock down the old building next week.
The store decided to knock down the prices for the sale.
He accidentally knocked down a cyclist while parking.