How to Pronounce Downpayments

To pronounce "downpayments", say DOWNP-aym-ents — 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-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “downpayments”

"downpayments" has 3 syllables: downp-aym-ents. It rhymes with payments and claimants, if that helps it stick.

What does downpayments 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 downpayments

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

payments claimants prepayments repayments overpayments underpayments copayments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downpayments"?▾

"Downpayments" has 3 syllables: downp · aym · ents.

What does "downpayments" mean?▾

Downpayments: 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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