How to pronounce downvoting
Say it like DOWN-voh-ting. Downvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- voh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downvoting 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.
- vohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downvoting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOWN-voh-ting.
What does downvoting mean?
- present participle and gerund of downvote
Questions about saying downvoting
How do you pronounce downvoting?
Say DOWN-voh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downvoting?
Downvoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · voh · ting.
Is downvoting 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 /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊtɪŋ/ (DOWN-voh-ting).