How to Pronounce "show down"
expression
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
SHOH-down
ʃˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn
SHOH-down
Definition
A "showdown" is a decisive confrontation or conflict where people or groups finally resolve their differences. It usually describes a final, dramatic moment when a result will be decided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH-down
UK
SHOH-down
Listen in Context
The two teams will face a showdown in the championship game.
After months of talks, the showdown between the two leaders finally happened.
There was a showdown between the hero and the villain at the end of the movie.
It all comes down to tonight's showdown—whoever wins gets the last spot in the playoffs.