How to pronounce downplayed
Say it like DOWN-playd. Downplayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- playd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downplayed 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.
- playdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of downplayed
American and British speakers say downplayed in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-playd.
What does downplayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of downplay How to pronounce downplay
Questions about saying downplayed
How do you pronounce downplayed?
Say DOWN-playd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downplayed?
Downplayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · playd.
Do Americans and Brits say downplayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.