How to Pronounce "clown around"
expression
ˈkɫaʊn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
KLOWN-er-OWND
klˈaʊn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
klOWN-uh-ROWNED
Definition
To act in a silly, playful, or foolish way, often to make others laugh or as a joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫaʊn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
klˈaʊn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOWN-er-OWND
UK
klOWN-uh-ROWNED
Listen in Context
Please don’t clown around during dinner.
The kids clowned around in the playground.
Stop clowning around and do your homework.
They love to clown around whenever there’s music playing.