How to Pronounce Downpayment

To pronounce "downpayment", say DOWNP-aym-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

DOWNP-aym-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “downpayment”

"downpayment" has 3 syllables: downp-aym-ent. It rhymes with raiment and repayment, if that helps it stick.

What does downpayment mean?

noun

A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.
(by extension) Any initial commitment signifying an intention to carry out a larger future commitment, even though no legal rights or obligations are secured.

Synonyms

deposit

Words that rhyme with downpayment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raiment repayment embayment claimant prepayment nonpayment copayment overpayment underpayment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downpayment"?▾

"Downpayment" has 3 syllables: downp · aym · ent.

What does "downpayment" mean?▾

Downpayment: A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

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