How to Pronounce "drown out"
expression
ˈdɹaʊn/ /ˈaʊt
DROWN-owt
dɹˈaʊn/ /ˈaʊt
drown-OWT
Definition
To make another sound impossible to hear by being louder than it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaʊn/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dɹˈaʊn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROWN-owt
UK
drown-OWT
Listen in Context
Her laughter was so loud, it completely drowned out the music.
You can try to drown out your worries with busy work, but they always come back.
The loud music drowned out our conversation.
The thunder drowned out the teacher's voice.