How to Pronounce "wash down"
expression
ˈwɑʃ/ /ˈdaʊn
WAWSH-DOWN
wˈɒʃ/ /dˈaʊn
WOSH-DOWN
Definition
To drink something in order to help swallow food or medicine, or to clean something by pouring water or another liquid over it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑʃ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
wˈɒʃ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWSH-DOWN
UK
WOSH-DOWN
Listen in Context
He drank water to wash down the pills.
We need to wash down the walls before painting.
She ate a cracker and used juice to wash it down.
Let's wash down the patio before the guests arrive.