How to pronounce downpours
Say it like DOWN-porz. Downpours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- porz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downpours 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.
- porzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of downpours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOWN-pawz.
What does downpours mean?
- plural of downpour How to pronounce downpour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of downpour How to pronounce downpour
Questions about saying downpours
How do you pronounce downpours?
Say DOWN-porz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌpɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌpɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downpours?
Downpours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · porz.
Is downpours 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 /ˈdaʊnˌpɔːz/ (DOWN-pawz).