How to pronounce slowdown
Say it like SLOH-down. Slowdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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- SLOH
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowdown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay 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 slowdown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-down.
What does slowdown mean?
- A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, economic activity, etc.
Where does slowdown come from?
Deverbal from slow down.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slowdown
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Questions about saying slowdown
How do you pronounce slowdown?
Say SLOH-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowdown?
Slowdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · down.
Is slowdown 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 /ˈsləʊˌdaʊn/ (SLOH-down).