How to pronounce downie
Say it like DOW-nee. Downie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of downie
American and British speakers say downie in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊni/ in the US and /ˈdaʊni/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-nee.
What does downie mean?
- Alternative spelling of Downie.
Words that rhyme with downie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of downie.
Words that sound like downie
Questions about saying downie
How do you pronounce downie?
Say DOW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊni/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downie?
Downie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say downie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊni/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as downie?
Downie sounds the same as downy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.