How to Pronounce "tamp down"
expression
ˈtæmp/ /ˈdaʊn
TAMP-down
tˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn
TAMP-down
Definition
To press or pack something down firmly. It also means to reduce the force or level of something, like emotions or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtæmp/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAMP-down
UK
TAMP-down
Listen in Context
Please tamp down the soil after planting the seed.
She tried to tamp down her excitement during the meeting.
Use a spoon to tamp down the coffee in the filter.
You really need to tamp down those rumors before they get out of hand.