How to Pronounce Downgrading

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

DOWNGR-ad-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “downgrading”

"downgrading" has 3 syllables: downgr-ad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does downgrading mean?

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.

noun

  1. A downgrade; a reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.

Synonyms

defamedegradedemotereducerevertruin

Words that rhyme with downgrading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraiding

Related words

demotiondecreaserelegationloweringdevaluationdegradationdevaluingreduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downgrading"?▾

"Downgrading" has 3 syllables: downgr · ad · ing.

What does "downgrading" mean?▾

Downgrading: To place lower in position.

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