How to pronounce downer
Say it like DOW-ner. Downer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of downer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOW-nuh.
What does downer mean?
- A negative drug trip.“Normally those pills give me a boost, but last night they gave me a downer.”
- Any drug that has depressant qualities.
- Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy.
Where does downer come from?
From down + -er.
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Words that rhyme with downer
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Questions about saying downer
How do you pronounce downer?
Say DOW-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downer?
Downer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ner.
Is downer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊnə/ (DOW-nuh).