How to pronounce downturns
Say it like DOWN-turnz. Downturns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- turnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downturns 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.
- turnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of downturns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOWN-turnz.
What does downturns mean?
- plural of downturn How to pronounce downturn
- third-person singular simple present indicative of downturn How to pronounce downturn
Questions about saying downturns
How do you pronounce downturns?
Say DOWN-turnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌtɝnz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌtɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downturns?
Downturns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · turnz.
Is downturns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊnˌtɜːnz/ (DOWN-turnz).