How to pronounce downvotes
Say it like DOWN-vohts. Downvotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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US American/ˈdaʊnˌvoʊts/DOWN-vohts
UK British/ˈdaʊnˌvəʊts/DOWN-vohts
- DOWN
- vohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downvotes 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.
- vohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of downvotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOWN-vohts.
What does downvotes mean?
noun
- plural of downvote
- third-person singular simple present indicative of downvote
Questions about saying downvotes
How do you pronounce downvotes?
Say DOWN-vohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downvotes?
Downvotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · vohts.
Is downvotes 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 /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊts/ (DOWN-vohts).