How to Pronounce "bear down"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
BAIR-down
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
BAIR-down
Definition
To use all your strength or effort to accomplish something; also, to press down hard or push forcefully, especially during childbirth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-down
UK
BAIR-down
Listen in Context
The team had to bear down to win the game.
Please bear down and finish your homework.
During labor, the doctor told her to bear down.
If you bear down now, you'll finish ahead of schedule.