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# How to pronounce "downrigger" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/dɒwnrɪgdʒɛr/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **dow·nrig·ger**
- **Native Audio**: [Listen](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/7/76/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-downrigger.wav/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-downrigger.wav.mp3)

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- A large reel of heavily weighted steel wire fishing line used to fish with trolled bait at great depths.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "downrigger"

- **Syllables**: dow · nrig · ger
- **IPA**: `/dɒwnrɪgdʒɛr/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “downrigger”?
“downrigger” is pronounced /dɒwnrɪgdʒɛr/ (dow · nrig · ger). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “downrigger”?
“downrigger” has 3 syllables: dow · nrig · ger.

### What does “downrigger” mean?
A large reel of heavily weighted steel wire fishing line used to fish with trolled bait at great depths.


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