How to Pronounce "mow down"
expression
ˈmoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
MOH-down
məʊ/ /dˈaʊn
moh-DOWN
Definition
To knock down or kill many people or things quickly and violently, usually with a vehicle or weapon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
məʊ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-down
UK
moh-DOWN
Listen in Context
The car lost control and mowed down several pedestrians.
The soldiers mowed down the enemy troops with machine guns.
The lawnmower mowed down all the tall grass in the yard.
Dozens of trees were mowed down to make way for the new building.