How to Pronounce "come down upon"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈdaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
KUHM DOUN uh-PAHN
kˈʌm/ /dˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
KUM DOUN uh-PON
Definition
To criticize, scold, or punish someone very severely. Usually used when someone is reprimanded for doing something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈdaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
British English
kˈʌm/ /dˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM DOUN uh-PAHN
UK
KUM DOUN uh-PON
Listen in Context
The teacher came down upon the students for talking in class.
My boss came down upon me for being late to the meeting.
If you break the rules, the coach will come down upon you.
Mom really came down upon me after she found out I lied.