How to pronounce downstroke
Say it like DOWN-strohk. Downstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- strohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downstroke 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.
- strohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of downstroke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOWN-strohk.
What does downstroke mean?
- A downward stroke, especially one that is part of a sequence of alternating upward and downward strokes.
Where does downstroke come from?
From down + stroke.
Questions about saying downstroke
How do you pronounce downstroke?
Say DOWN-strohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌstroʊk/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌstrəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downstroke?
Downstroke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · strohk.
Is downstroke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdaʊnˌstrəʊk/ (DOWN-strohk).