How to Pronounce "down at heel"
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhiɫ
DOWN-at-HEEL
dˈaʊn/ /ˈæt/ /hˈiːl
DOWN-at-HEEL
Definition
Looking poor, shabby, or in bad physical condition, often because of lack of money or care.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhiɫ
British English
dˈaʊn/ /ˈæt/ /hˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-at-HEEL
UK
DOWN-at-HEEL
Listen in Context
His shoes were down at heel after years of use.
The house looked old and down at heel.
He always wore down at heel clothes to school.
After losing his job, he started looking a bit down at heel.