How to Pronounce "spiral down"
expression
ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
SPY-ruhl DOWN
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /dˈaʊn
SPY-uh-ruhl DOWN
Definition
To decrease or decline rapidly in a continuous or worsening way, often used for situations, emotions, or conditions getting worse and worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-ruhl DOWN
UK
SPY-uh-ruhl DOWN
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he started to spiral down emotionally.
The company continued to spiral down despite its efforts.
Prices began to spiral down after the market crash.
If you don't ask for help, things can really spiral down fast.