How to Pronounce "knockdown"
word
ˈnɑkˌdaʊn
NAHK-down
nˈɒkdaʊn
NOK-down
Definition
A 'knockdown' is when someone or something is struck down, especially in sports like boxing. It can also refer to something being reduced in price by a lot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑkˌdaʊn
British English
nˈɒkdaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-down
UK
NOK-down
Listen in Context
The boxer suffered a knockdown in the third round.
We bought the sofa at a knockdown price.
The building is ready for knockdown next week.
That was a real knockdown—I thought he was finished!