How to pronounce downbent
Say it like DOWN-bent. Downbent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- bent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downbent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of downbent
American and British speakers say downbent in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-bent.
What does downbent mean?
- Bent downward.
Where does downbent come from?
From down- + bent.
Questions about saying downbent
How do you pronounce downbent?
Say DOWN-bent. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downbent?
Downbent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · bent.
Do Americans and Brits say downbent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnbɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.