How to Pronounce Downstream

To pronounce "downstream", say DOWNSTR-eam — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

DOWNSTR-eam

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💡 Tip for remembering “downstream”

"downstream" has 2 syllables: downstr-eam. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does downstream mean?

verb

  1. To stream downward.

adjective

  1. Lower down, in relation to a river, stream or flow of fluid

    “She lives downstream from the dam.”

  2. In the direction from the server to the client.

adverb

  1. Following the path of a river or stream

    “We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes.”

Antonyms

upstream

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Words that rhyme with downstream

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

downriverupstreamstreamconfluencedownwindupwindbelowdownhill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downstream"?▾

"Downstream" has 2 syllables: downstr · eam.

What does "downstream" mean?▾

Downstream: To stream downward.

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