To pronounce "downsizes", say DOWNS-iz-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DOWNS-iz-es
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"downsizes" has 3 syllables: downs-iz-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.
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“Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.”
“They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Downsizes" has 3 syllables: downs · iz · es.
Downsizes: To reduce in size or number.
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