How to Pronounce "burn down"
expression
ˈbɝn/ /ˈdaʊn
BURN-down
bˈɜːn/ /dˈaʊn
BURN-down
Definition
To destroy something completely by fire, especially a building. It can also mean for something to be destroyed by fire without anyone causing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝn/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
bˈɜːn/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURN-down
UK
BURN-down
Listen in Context
The old house burned down last night.
They tried to burn down the factory.
A lightning strike caused the barn to burn down.
I'm still sad our cabin burned down in the wildfire.