How to pronounce downpayment
Say it like down-PAY-munt. Downpayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
- down
- PAY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downpayment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of downpayment
American and British speakers say downpayment in essentially the same way: /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/ in the US and /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: down-PAY-munt.
What does downpayment mean?
- Alternative form of down payment.
Words that rhyme with downpayment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of downpayment.
Questions about saying downpayment
How do you pronounce downpayment?
Say down-PAY-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downpayment?
Downpayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: down · PAY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say downpayment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˌdaʊnˈpeɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.