How to Pronounce "weigh down"
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
WAY-DOWN
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
WAY-DOWN
Definition
To make someone or something heavy, slow, or tired, physically or emotionally. It can refer to a physical weight or to mental/emotional stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-DOWN
UK
WAY-DOWN
Listen in Context
The heavy books weigh down my backpack.
Stress can weigh down your mind.
Don't let worries weigh down your heart.
I've been feeling really weighed down by all these responsibilities lately.