How many syllables in "downplayed"?

"downplayed" has 2 lettergrepen (down - played).

How to divide "downplayed"?

"downplayed" divides into 2 parts: down · played.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"downplayed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:down·played

Hoofdklemtoon

DOWN-played(down · played)● ○

Stress in "downplayed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊn.pleɪd⁄

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IPAˈdaʊn.pleɪd

Lettergrependown·played

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