How to Pronounce Downtime

To pronounce "downtime", say DOWNT-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

DOWNT-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “downtime”

"downtime" has 3 syllables: downt-im-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does downtime mean?

noun

  1. The amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control, as with a computer crash.
  2. A period of time set aside for rest and relaxation; leisure time.

    “I've been working all weekend. I need some downtime.”

Words that rhyme with downtime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

outageinterruptinterruptiondisruptionjudgmentblackoutslowdownleisure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downtime"?▾

"Downtime" has 3 syllables: downt · im · e.

What does "downtime" mean?▾

Downtime: The amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control, as with a computer crash.

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