How to pronounce downwind
Say it like down-WIND. Downwind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIND).
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- down
- WIND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downwind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- downKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of downwind
American and British speakers say downwind in essentially the same way: /daʊnˈwɪnd/ in the US and /daʊnˈwɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: down-WIND.
What does downwind mean?
- in the same direction as the wind is blowing
- positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind“I don't want to live downwind from a pig farm.”
- in the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern
Where does downwind come from?
From down- + wind.
Words that rhyme with downwind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of downwind.
Questions about saying downwind
How do you pronounce downwind?
Say down-WIND. The American pronunciation is /daʊnˈwɪnd/. In British English it is /daʊnˈwɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downwind?
Downwind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIND). Broken into parts: down · WIND.
Do Americans and Brits say downwind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊnˈwɪnd/ and the British form is /daʊnˈwɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.