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