How to pronounce downlink
Say it like DOWN-lingk. Downlink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- lingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downlink 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.
- lingkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downlink
American and British speakers say downlink in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-lingk.
What does downlink mean?
- The transmission of a signal from a satellite to a receiving station on earth; or the means of this transmission.
- The transmission of data from a network, usually wireless, to the user.
- To transmit a signal from a satellite to a terrestrial receiving station.
Where does downlink come from?
From down- + link.
Questions about saying downlink
How do you pronounce downlink?
Say DOWN-lingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downlink?
Downlink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · lingk.
Do Americans and Brits say downlink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.