How to Pronounce Downed

To pronounce "downed", say DOWN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /daʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/daʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downed”

"downed" has 2 syllables: down-ed. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does downed mean?

verb

  1. To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.

    “A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast.”

  2. To lower; to put (something) down.

    “The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools.”

verb

  1. To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.

adjective

  1. That has been brought down.

    “The pilot escaped from the downed plane.”

Words that rhyme with downed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

cuthewnfelleddroppeddroppingextinguisheddefeatedtoppling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downed"?▾

"Downed" has 2 syllables: down · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "downed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downed" is /daʊnd/.

What does "downed" mean?▾

Downed: To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.

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