How to Pronounce "comedown"
word
ˈkəmˌdaʊn
KUHM-down
kəmˈɛdaʊn
kuhm-ED-oun
Definition
A 'comedown' is the feeling of disappointment or sadness after something exciting or successful ends. It also refers to the unpleasant after-effects following drug or alcohol use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəmˌdaʊn
British English
kəmˈɛdaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-down
UK
kuhm-ED-oun
Listen in Context
After the party, I felt a real comedown.
Winning the trophy was amazing, but the comedown was hard.
She warned me about the comedown after the drug wore off.
After such an incredible vacation, the return to work was a total comedown.