How many syllables in "downplay"?

"downplay" has 2 lettergrepen (down - play).

How to divide "downplay"?

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

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"downplay": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:down·play

Hoofdklemtoon

DOWN-play(down · play)● ○

Stress in "downplay" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊn.pleɪ⁄

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IPAˈdaʊn.pleɪ

Lettergrependown·play

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How many syllables in "downplay"?: "downplay" has 2 lettergrepen (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.