How to pronounce downings
Say it like DOW-ningz. Downings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downings
American and British speakers say downings in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-ningz.
What does downings mean?
- plural of downing How to pronounce downing
Questions about saying downings
How do you pronounce downings?
Say DOW-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downings?
Downings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say downings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.