How to Pronounce "scale down"
expression
ˈskeɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
SKAYL DOWN
skˈeɪl/ /dˈaʊn
SKAYL DOWN
Definition
To make something smaller in size, amount, or extent, usually by reducing its scope, cost, or content.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskeɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
skˈeɪl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAYL DOWN
UK
SKAYL DOWN
Listen in Context
We need to scale down the size of the event.
The company will scale down its workforce next year.
They had to scale down their travel plans due to budget cuts.
We're going to have to scale down the entire project if funding doesn't come through.