How to Pronounce "down but not out"
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈbət/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈaʊt
DOWN but NAHT OUT
dˈaʊn/ /bˈʌt/ /nˈɒt/ /ˈaʊt
DOWN but NOT OUT
Definition
Describes someone who has faced difficulties or setbacks but has not given up or been completely defeated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈbət/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dˈaʊn/ /bˈʌt/ /nˈɒt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN but NAHT OUT
UK
DOWN but NOT OUT
Listen in Context
Even though he lost the match, he is down but not out.
Our team is down but not out after the first half.
She failed the test, but she is down but not out.
I may be down but not out—I'll try again tomorrow.