How to pronounce downsizing
Say it like DOWN-sy-zing. Downsizing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
- DOWN
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downsizing 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downsizing
American and British speakers say downsizing in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-sy-zing.
What does downsizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of downsize How to pronounce downsize
- An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.“He was excessed in the last downsizing.”
- Miniaturization.
- Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity.“Downsizing is one of the leading trends in automotive engine design.”
Where does downsizing come from?
From downsize + -ing.
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Questions about saying downsizing
How do you pronounce downsizing?
Say DOWN-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downsizing?
Downsizing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · sy · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say downsizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.