How to Pronounce Downgrades

To pronounce "downgrades", say DOWNGR-ad-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DOWNGR-ad-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “downgrades”

"downgrades" has 3 syllables: downgr-ad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does downgrades 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

Words that rhyme with downgrades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadesclades

Related words

belittlescutsdemotesreducereducesreductionsslashesunderperform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downgrades"?▾

"Downgrades" has 3 syllables: downgr · ad · es.

What does "downgrades" mean?▾

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

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