How to pronounce downing
Say it like DOW-ning. Downing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downing 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downing
American and British speakers say downing in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-ning.
What does downing mean?
- present participle and gerund of down How to pronounce down
- An occasion on which something is downed.
- A defeat.
Words that rhyme with downing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of downing.
Questions about saying downing
How do you pronounce downing?
Say DOW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downing?
Downing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say downing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.