How to Pronounce "fall down"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
FAWL DOWN
fˈɔːl/ /dˈaʊn
FAWL DOWN
Definition
To lose your balance and drop to the ground, usually by accident. This can describe people, animals, or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
fˈɔːl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL DOWN
UK
FAWL DOWN
Listen in Context
Be careful or you might fall down.
The child fell down while running.
The books fell down from the shelf.
He slipped on the ice and fell down hard.