How to pronounce letdown
Say it like LET-down. Letdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letdown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of letdown
American and British speakers say letdown in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LET-down.
What does letdown mean?
- Alternative form of let-down.
Where does letdown come from?
Deverbal from let down.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying letdown
How do you pronounce letdown?
Say LET-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letdown?
Letdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · down.
Do Americans and Brits say letdown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.