How to Pronounce "quieten down"
expression
ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ /ˈdaʊn
KWY-uh-tuhn DOWN
kwˈaɪətən/ /dˈaʊn
KWY-uh-tuhn DOWN
Definition
To become quieter, calmer, or less noisy; also used to tell someone to reduce noise or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
kwˈaɪətən/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWY-uh-tuhn DOWN
UK
KWY-uh-tuhn DOWN
Listen in Context
Please quieten down so we can start the lesson.
The children quietened down after story time.
Can you quieten down a bit?
There was a lot of noise, but everyone quietened down when the movie started.