How to pronounce showdown
Say it like SHOH-down. Showdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showdown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of showdown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-down.
What does showdown mean?
- The final battle between two opponents, in which there can be only one victor.
- The final round in a poker match, where all of the remaining players' cards have to be put down on the table and shown.
Where does showdown come from?
From show + down.
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Words that rhyme with showdown
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Questions about saying showdown
How do you pronounce showdown?
Say SHOH-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showdown?
Showdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · down.
Is showdown 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 /ˈʃəʊˌdaʊn/ (SHOH-down).