How to pronounce comedown
Say it like KUHM-down. Comedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce comedown. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHM
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of comedown
American and British speakers say comedown in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-down.
What does comedown mean?
- A sudden drop to a lower status, condition or level; a disappointment or letdown.
- A calm, mellow, or depressive period experienced after the (initial) high from taking drugs.
Where does comedown come from?
A deverbal from come down.
Questions about saying comedown
How do you pronounce comedown?
Say KUHM-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedown?
Comedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · down.
Do Americans and Brits say comedown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.