How to pronounce cooldown
Say it like KOOL-down. Cooldown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cooldown. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOOL
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooldown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- downKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of cooldown
American and British speakers say cooldown in essentially the same way: /ˈkuldaʊn/ in the US and /ˈkuːldaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOL-down.
What does cooldown mean?
- The rest period between sets or workout sessions, when cooling of body temperature may occur.
- Any rest period between sessions of an activity or event.
- The minimum length of time that the player needs to wait after using an ability or item before it can be used again.“I had to wait for the cooldown to finish before recasting the spell.”
Where does cooldown come from?
Deverbal from cool down.
Questions about saying cooldown
How do you pronounce cooldown?
Say KOOL-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuldaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkuːldaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooldown?
Cooldown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOL). Broken into parts: KOOL · down.
Do Americans and Brits say cooldown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuldaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈkuːldaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.