How to pronounce downdraft
Say it like DOWN-draft. Downdraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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US American/ˈdaʊnˌdræft/DOWN-draft
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- DOWN
- draft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downdraft 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.
- draftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does downdraft mean?
noun
- A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole.
Where does downdraft come from?
From down- + draft.
Questions about saying downdraft
How do you pronounce downdraft?
Say DOWN-draft. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌdræft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downdraft?
Downdraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · draft.