How to pronounce countdowns
Say it like KOWNT-downz. Countdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWNT).
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- KOWNT
- downz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countdowns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- downzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of countdowns
American and British speakers say countdowns in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWNT-downz.
What does countdowns mean?
- plural of countdown How to pronounce countdown
- third-person singular simple present indicative of countdown How to pronounce countdown
Questions about saying countdowns
How do you pronounce countdowns?
Say KOWNT-downz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countdowns?
Countdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: KOWNT · downz.
Do Americans and Brits say countdowns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.