How to pronounce downsizings
Say it like DOWN-sy-zingz. Downsizings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- sy
- zingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downsizings 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.
- zingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downsizings
American and British speakers say downsizings in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-sy-zingz.
What does downsizings mean?
- plural of downsizing How to pronounce downsizing
Questions about saying downsizings
How do you pronounce downsizings?
Say DOWN-sy-zingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downsizings?
Downsizings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · sy · zingz.
Do Americans and Brits say downsizings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.