To pronounce "down-town", say DOWNT-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DOWNT-own
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"down-town" has 2 syllables: downt-own.
"Down-town" has 2 syllables: downt · own.
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