How to Pronounce "knock back a drink"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
NAHK-BAK-uh-DRINK
nˈɒk/ /bˈæk/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈɪŋk
NOK-BAK-uh-DRINK
Definition
To drink an alcoholic beverage quickly, usually all at once, not slowly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
British English
nˈɒk/ /bˈæk/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-BAK-uh-DRINK
UK
NOK-BAK-uh-DRINK
Listen in Context
He can knock back a drink faster than anyone I know.
They both knocked back a drink before leaving the party.
When nervous, she likes to knock back a drink to relax.
Let’s knock back a drink and celebrate!