How to Pronounce Downsize

To pronounce "downsize", say DOWNS-iz-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downsize”

"downsize" has 3 syllables: downs-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does downsize mean?

verb

  1. To reduce in size or number.

    “Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.”

  2. To reduce the workforce of.

    “They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.”

Synonyms

rightsize

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Words that rhyme with downsize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

reducedecreaseminimizediminishshrinkshortenreducingcurtail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downsize"?▾

"Downsize" has 3 syllables: downs · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "downsize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downsize" is /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/.

What does "downsize" mean?▾

Downsize: To reduce in size or number.

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