How to pronounce showdowns
Say it like SHOH-downz. Showdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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US American/ˈʃoʊˌdaʊnz/SHOH-downz
UK British/ˈʃəʊˌdaʊnz/SHOH-downz
- SHOH
- downz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showdowns 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.
- downzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of showdowns
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-downz.
What does showdowns mean?
noun
- plural of showdown How to pronounce showdown
Questions about saying showdowns
How do you pronounce showdowns?
Say SHOH-downz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌdaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌdaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showdowns?
Showdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · downz.
Is showdowns 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 /ˈʃəʊˌdaʊnz/ (SHOH-downz).