How to Pronounce "bottom out"
expression
ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈaʊt
BAH-tum owt
bˈɒtəm/ /ˈaʊt
BOT-um owt
Definition
To reach the lowest point before starting to improve, especially in prices, economies, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈɒtəm/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-tum owt
UK
BOT-um owt
Listen in Context
The economy finally bottomed out last year.
Housing prices bottomed out and began to rise.
Sales will bottom out before getting better.
It looks like the market has finally bottomed out after months of losses.