How to Pronounce Download

To pronounce "download", say DOWNL-oad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “download”

"download" has 2 syllables: downl-oad. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

What does download mean?

noun

A file transfer to the local computer.
“The download took longer than I expected.”
A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.
“I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.”

verb

To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.
“You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.”
To upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.

Synonyms

D/L DL d/l dl copy move transfer

Antonyms

upload

Words that rhyme with download

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goad abode load bestowed mode ode erode corrode forebode explode road implode

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "download"?▾

"Download" has 2 syllables: downl · oad.

What is the IPA transcription of "download"?▾

The IPA transcription of "download" is /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/.

What does "download" mean?▾

Download: A file transfer to the local computer.

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