To pronounce "countdown", say COUNTD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"countdown" has 2 syllables: countd-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Countdown" has 2 syllables: countd · own.
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