How to Pronounce "drive down"
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈdaʊn
DRYV-DOWN
dɹˈaɪv/ /dˈaʊn
dryv-DOWN
Definition
To make something, especially a price or cost, go down or decrease. Sometimes it can also mean to drive a vehicle down a hill or road.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV-DOWN
UK
dryv-DOWN
Listen in Context
They are trying to drive down the cost of food.
The company offered discounts to drive down prices.
We will drive down the hill to the river.
Competition between stores will help drive down prices for everyone.