How to Pronounce Down-home

To pronounce "down-home", say DOWNH-om-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DOWNH-om-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “down-home”

"down-home" has 3 syllables: downh-om-e.

What does down-home mean?

adjective

  1. Simple and unpretentious, especially having the characteristics of a Southern rural lifestyle.

Synonyms

countrifiedfolksyhomespunjust folks

Related words

countrifiedhomelyhomespunhomebredcountrylikeredneckybackwoodsouthern-fried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "down-home"?▾

"Down-home" has 3 syllables: downh · om · e.

What does "down-home" mean?▾

Down-home: Simple and unpretentious, especially having the characteristics of a Southern rural lifestyle.

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