How to pronounce downsome
Say it like DOWN-sum. Downsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdaʊnsəm/DOWN-sum
UK British/ˈdaʊnsəm/DOWN-sum
- DOWN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of downsome
American and British speakers say downsome in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnsəm/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-sum.
What does downsome mean?
adjective
- Low-spirited; melancholy.
Where does downsome come from?
From down + -some.
Questions about saying downsome
How do you pronounce downsome?
Say DOWN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnsəm/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downsome?
Downsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say downsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnsəm/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.