How to pronounce downtune
Say it like DOWN-tyoon. Downtune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce downtune. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DOWN
- tyoon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downtune 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.
- tyoonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of downtune
American and British speakers say downtune in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊntjun/ in the US and /ˈdaʊntjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWN-tyoon.
What does downtune mean?
- To tune (a musical instrument) to a lower pitch.“We all downtune for this song so it's easier on the singer.”
Where does downtune come from?
From down- + tune.
Questions about saying downtune
How do you pronounce downtune?
Say DOWN-tyoon. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊntjun/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊntjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downtune?
Downtune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · tyoon.
Do Americans and Brits say downtune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊntjun/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊntjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.