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