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How to Pronounce “crack down” in English

/ˈkɹækdaʊn/

CRAC·kdown

Stress: crac

Accent:

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What does “crack down” mean?

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NOUN
  • Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

Example sentences

  • After a harsh police crackdown last week fueled anger and swelled protests, President Dilma Rousseff, a former guerrilla who was imprisoned under the dictatorship and has now become the target of pointed criticism herself, tried to appease dissenters by embracing their cause on Tuesday.
  • crack down much harsher because of it has access to all the data. So again it's all about political and social conditions on the ground and not so much about te
  • crack down on the violence.

How to pronounce “crack down

Syllables:
crac · kdown
Stress:
crac — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈkɹækdaʊn/
Listen for:
the stressed /crac/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “crack down”?

“crack down” is pronounced /ˈkɹækdaʊn/ (crac · kdown). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “crack down”?

“crack down” has 2 syllables: crac · kdown.

Where is the stress in “crack down”?

The primary stress in “crack down” is on “CRAC”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “crack down” mean?

Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

How can I hear “crack down” used in real sentences?

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