How many syllables in "downplay"?

"downplay" has 2 음절 (down - play).

How to divide "downplay"?

"downplay" divides into 2 parts: down · play.

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

Say each syllable slowly (down... play) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"downplay": 2 음절.

음절:down·play

제1강세

DOWN-play(down · play)● ○

Stress in "downplay" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊn.pleɪ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈdaʊn.pleɪ

음절down·play

문맥 속에서 듣기US

1:16

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