How to Pronounce "put down to"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PUT DOWN too, tuh, ti
pʊt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
put DOWN TOO
Definition
To believe or say that something is caused by a particular reason or person. It is often used to explain the cause of a problem or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pʊt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT DOWN too, tuh, ti
UK
put DOWN TOO
Listen in Context
She put her success down to hard work.
We put the mistake down to a lack of attention.
He puts his illness down to the cold weather.
Most people put her moodiness down to stress at work.