How to pronounce downscale
Say it like DOWN-skayl. Downscale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
- DOWN
- skayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downscale 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.
- skaylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of downscale
American and British speakers say downscale in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-skayl.
What does downscale mean?
- Being downmarket, of a lower quality.
- Of a series of notes, falling in pitch in regular or musical intervals; descending.
- To reduce in size; to downsize.
Where does downscale come from?
From down- + scale.
Questions about saying downscale
How do you pronounce downscale?
Say DOWN-skayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downscale?
Downscale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · skayl.
Do Americans and Brits say downscale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌskeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.