How to Pronounce "trickle down"
expression
ˈtɹɪkəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
TRIK-uhl DOWN
tɹˈɪkəl/ /dˈaʊn
trik-UHL down
Definition
To flow or spread slowly from a higher place to a lower place. In economics, it describes the idea that benefits for the wealthy will eventually reach the rest of society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɪkəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tɹˈɪkəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIK-uhl DOWN
UK
trik-UHL down
Listen in Context
Rainwater will trickle down from the roof to the ground.
Oil started to trickle down the side of the bottle.
They hope that more money for the rich will trickle down to everyone.
The company promised the success would trickle down to lower-level employees.