How to Pronounce Downing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdaʊnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downing”

"downing" has 2 syllables: down-ing. It rhymes with crowning and accounting, if that helps it stick.

What does downing 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.

noun

  1. An occasion on which something is downed.
  2. A defeat.

Words that rhyme with downing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crowningaccountingcountingdiscountingbrowningdrowningfrowningclowningamountinggowningchowning

Related words

downwardsdownwarddownboundfallingfallendownwardlydecliningdescending

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downing"?▾

"Downing" has 2 syllables: down · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "downing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downing" is /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/.

What does "downing" mean?▾

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

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