How many syllables in "downplays"?

"downplays" has 2 syllabes (down - plays).

How to divide "downplays"?

"downplays" divides into 2 parts: down · plays.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Syllabes

"downplays": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:down·plays

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DOWN-plays(down · plays)● ○

Stress in "downplays" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊnˌpleɪz⁄

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IPAˈdaʊnˌpleɪz

Syllabesdown·plays

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How many syllables in "downplays"?: "downplays" has 2 syllabes (down - plays).
How to divide "downplays"?: "downplays" divides into 2 parts: down · plays.
Where is the stress in "downplays"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "downplays"?: Say each syllable slowly (down... plays) and listen on SayItVid.