How to pronounce downplaying
Say it like DOWN-play-ing. Downplaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- play
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downplaying 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downplaying
American and British speakers say downplaying in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-play-ing.
What does downplaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of downplay How to pronounce downplay
- The act by which something is downplayed, or made to seem less important.
Questions about saying downplaying
How do you pronounce downplaying?
Say DOWN-play-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downplaying?
Downplaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · play · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say downplaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.