How to Pronounce "shout down"
expression
ˈʃaʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
SHOWT-DOWN
ʃˈaʊt/ /dˈaʊn
showt-DOWN
Definition
To prevent someone from being heard by making a lot of noise, especially by yelling loudly over them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃaʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ʃˈaʊt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOWT-DOWN
UK
showt-DOWN
Listen in Context
The speaker was shouted down by the angry crowd.
Please don't try to shout down others during the meeting.
They tried to shout down the protesters so no one could hear them.
He made a good point, but was quickly shouted down by the opposition.