How to pronounce downrange
Say it like DOWN-raynj. Downrange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- raynj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downrange 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.
- raynjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of downrange
American and British speakers say downrange in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-raynj.
What does downrange mean?
- In the horizontal direction away from the launch site of a rocket or projectile in the direction of its travel.
- In the horizontal direction away from the launch site of a rocket or projectile in the direction of its travel.
Where does downrange come from?
From down + range.
Questions about saying downrange
How do you pronounce downrange?
Say DOWN-raynj. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downrange?
Downrange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · raynj.
Do Americans and Brits say downrange the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌreɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.