How to Pronounce "sink down"
expression
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈdaʊn
SINGK DOWN
sˈɪŋk/ /dˈaʊn
SINGK DOWN
Definition
To move slowly down from a higher position, often because of weight, exhaustion, sadness, or collapse. Can refer to objects or people physically lowering or 'collapsing' emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
sˈɪŋk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SINGK DOWN
UK
SINGK DOWN
Listen in Context
She watched the stone sink down to the bottom of the pond.
At the end of the day, he just wanted to sink down into the couch and relax.
The old blanket seemed to sink down when I put it on the bed.
After hearing the bad news, she let herself sink down onto her knees in sadness.