How to Pronounce "climb down"
expression
ˈkɫaɪm/ /ˈdaʊn
KLYME-down
klˈaɪm/ /dˈaʊn
KLYME-down
Definition
To descend from a higher place by climbing. It can also mean to take back or withdraw a previous statement or position, often after being challenged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫaɪm/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
klˈaɪm/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLYME-down
UK
KLYME-down
Listen in Context
He had to climb down the ladder carefully.
The cat climbed down from the tree.
I watched the boy climb down the rocks.
After debating for hours, she finally had to climb down and admit she was wrong.