How to pronounce downpour
Say it like DOWN-por. Downpour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- por
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downpour 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.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of downpour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOWN-paw.
What does downpour mean?
- A heavy fall of rain.“They got caught in a downpour without an umbrella and came back soaked.”
- To pour down; rain heavily.
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Questions about saying downpour
How do you pronounce downpour?
Say DOWN-por. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnpɔr/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downpour?
Downpour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · por.
Is downpour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊnpɔː/ (DOWN-paw).