How to Pronounce "stare down"
expression
ˈstɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
STAIR-down
stˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
STAIR-down
Definition
To look directly and intensely at someone until they look away, often as a way of showing confidence or trying to win a challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
stˈeə/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAIR-down
UK
STAIR-down
Listen in Context
He tried to stare down his opponent before the race.
The cat tried to stare down the dog.
Can you stare down someone without laughing?
She managed to stare down the angry customer and kept her cool.