How to Pronounce Downgrade

To pronounce "downgrade", say DOWNGR-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downgrade”

"downgrade" has 3 syllables: downgr-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does downgrade mean?

noun

  1. A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
  2. A downhill gradient on a road or railway.

verb

  1. To place lower in position.

    “The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'.”

  2. To 'dumb down', reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts.

Synonyms

defamedegradedemotereducerevertruin

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Words that rhyme with downgrade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

demotiondemotereduceminimizedevalueloweringdegradationdegrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downgrade"?▾

"Downgrade" has 3 syllables: downgr · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "downgrade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downgrade" is /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/.

What does "downgrade" mean?▾

Downgrade: A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.

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