How to pronounce downy
Say it like DOW-nee. Downy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of downy
American and British speakers say downy in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊni/ in the US and /ˈdaʊni/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-nee.
What does downy mean?
- Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.“The chick's downy coat of feathers formed almost immediately to keep it warm.”
- Sharp-witted, perceptive.
- Low-spirited; down in the mouth.
- A blanket filled with down; a duvet.
- A bed.“to do the downy (i.e. lie in bed)”
Where does downy come from?
From down + -y.
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Words that rhyme with downy
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Questions about saying downy
How do you pronounce downy?
Say DOW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊni/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downy?
Downy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say downy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊni/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.