How to pronounce downtread
Say it like DOWN-tred. Downtread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- tred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downtread 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.
- tredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of downtread
American and British speakers say downtread in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/ in the US and /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-tred.
What does downtread mean?
- To oppress, persecute, or subjugate.
Where does downtread come from?
From Middle English dountreden, equivalent to down- + tread.
Questions about saying downtread
How do you pronounce downtread?
Say DOWN-tred. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downtread?
Downtread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · tred.
Do Americans and Brits say downtread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊnˌtrɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.