How to Pronounce "water down"
expression
ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
WAW-ter DOWN
wˈɔːtɐ/ /dˈaʊn
WAW-tuh DOWN
Definition
To make a liquid weaker by adding water; also, to make something less strong or less effective, especially an idea, statement, or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
wˈɔːtɐ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter DOWN
UK
WAW-tuh DOWN
Listen in Context
His story was interesting, but the editor watered it down a lot.
Can you water down the juice for the kids?
The manager watered down the report before sending it.
Don't water down your opinion just to please others.