How to pronounce downflooding
Say it like DOWN-fluh-ding. Downflooding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- fluh
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downflooding 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.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downflooding
American and British speakers say downflooding in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-fluh-ding.
What does downflooding mean?
- The entry of water or other liquid into a boat, ship, or other vessel through openings that are normally above the waterline.
- present participle and gerund of downflood How to pronounce downflood
Questions about saying downflooding
How do you pronounce downflooding?
Say DOWN-fluh-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downflooding?
Downflooding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · fluh · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say downflooding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnflʌˌdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.