How to pronounce downgradings
Say it like DOWN-gray-dingz. Downgradings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- gray
- dingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downgradings 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.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downgradings
American and British speakers say downgradings in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-gray-dingz.
What does downgradings mean?
- plural of downgrading How to pronounce downgrading
Questions about saying downgradings
How do you pronounce downgradings?
Say DOWN-gray-dingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downgradings?
Downgradings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · gray · dingz.
Do Americans and Brits say downgradings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.