How to Pronounce "touchdown"
word
/ˈtətʃˌdaʊn/
TUHCH-down
/tˈʌtʃdaʊn/
TUHCH-down
Definition
In American football, a touchdown is when a team scores by getting the ball into the opponent's end zone. It can also mean the moment when an airplane lands and wheels touch the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtətʃˌdaʊn/
British English
/tˈʌtʃdaʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHCH-down
UK
TUHCH-down
Listen in Context
He scored a touchdown in the first quarter.
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
A touchdown is worth six points.
Everyone cheered when the team got a last-second touchdown.