How to Pronounce "shoot down"
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈdaʊn
SHOOT-DOWN
ʃˈuːt/ /dˈaʊn
SHOOT-DOWN
Definition
To make something, usually a plane or object in the air, fall by firing at it; also, to reject or dismiss an idea or proposal strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT-DOWN
UK
SHOOT-DOWN
Listen in Context
The pilot shot down two enemy planes.
She shot down my idea in the meeting.
The army will shoot down any unidentified drone.
Don't shoot down my suggestions before hearing me out.