How to pronounce downsize
downsize
/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Downsize, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce downsize?
Downsize is pronounced /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ in American English.
How many syllables are in downsize?
Downsize has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in downsize?
The first syllable: /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/.