How to Pronounce "the lowdown"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫoʊˌdaʊn
thuh LOH-down
ðə, ði/ /lˈəʊdaʊn
thuh LOH-down
Definition
The most important, true, or secret facts about something; the real story or main information you need to know.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫoʊˌdaʊn
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈəʊdaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LOH-down
UK
thuh LOH-down
Listen in Context
Can you give me the lowdown on the new project?
I want the lowdown before I decide.
Here's the lowdown: the test will be difficult.
Let me give you the lowdown on what's really going on.