How to Pronounce "knock one back"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbæk
NAHK wuhn BAK
nˈɒk/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈæk
NOK won BACK
Definition
To quickly drink an alcoholic beverage, usually in one go or without lingering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbæk
British English
nˈɒk/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK wuhn BAK
UK
NOK won BACK
Listen in Context
He likes to knock one back after work.
Let's knock one back to celebrate!
She doesn't usually knock one back, but tonight is special.
They went out and knocked one back at the new bar downtown.