How to pronounce downstream
Say it like down-STREEM. Downstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM).
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- down
- STREEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downstream pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- STREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of downstream
American and British speakers say downstream in essentially the same way: /ˌdaʊnˈstrim/ in the US and /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: down-STREEM.
What does downstream mean?
- away from the source or with the current
- in the direction of a stream's current
Where does downstream come from?
From down- + stream.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with downstream
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of downstream.
Questions about saying downstream
How do you pronounce downstream?
Say down-STREEM. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaʊnˈstrim/. In British English it is /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downstream?
Downstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM). Broken into parts: down · STREEM.
Do Americans and Brits say downstream the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaʊnˈstrim/ and the British form is /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.