How to Pronounce Downdraft

To pronounce "downdraft", say DOWNDR-aft — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DOWNDR-aft

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💡 Tip for remembering “downdraft”

"downdraft" has 2 syllables: downdr-aft. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with downdraft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftdraftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaft

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How many syllables are in "downdraft"?▾

"Downdraft" has 2 syllables: downdr · aft.

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