How to Pronounce "gun down"
expression
ˈɡən/ /ˈdaʊn
GUN-down
ɡˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn
gun-DOWN
Definition
To shoot and seriously injure or kill a person with a gun, often suddenly and intentionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡən/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ɡˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUN-down
UK
gun-DOWN
Listen in Context
The criminal tried to gun down the witnesses.
He was gunned down in the street last night.
The police gunned down the suspect during the chase.
The gang gunned down their rival in broad daylight.