How to Pronounce Downshift

To pronounce "downshift", say DOWNSH-ift — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnʃɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downshift”

"downshift" has 2 syllables: downsh-ift.

What does downshift mean?

verb

  1. To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
  2. To function at a lower rate.

Antonyms

upshift

Related words

downwarddowndescendingdeclinedecreasereductionreplacegearshift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downshift"?▾

"Downshift" has 2 syllables: downsh · ift.

What is the IPA transcription of "downshift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downshift" is /ˈdaʊnʃɪft/.

What does "downshift" mean?▾

Downshift: To shift a transmission into a lower gear.

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