To pronounce "downplayed", say DOWNPL-ay-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DOWNPL-ay-ed
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"downplayed" has 3 syllables: downpl-ay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Downplayed" has 3 syllables: downpl · ay · ed.
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