How to Pronounce Downy

To pronounce "downy", say DOWNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdaʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdaʊni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “downy”

"downy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with townie and frowny, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: downie, downey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does downy mean?

adjective

  1. Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.

    “The chick's downy coat of feathers formed almost immediately to keep it warm.”

  2. Sharp-witted, perceptive.

Words that rhyme with downy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

towniefrownytownytowneedowniecountybrownybrownieclowney

Related words

downlikepuberulentsericeoushairyhirsutefluffypubescentsoft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downy"?▾

"Downy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "downy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downy" is /ˈdaʊni/.

What does "downy" mean?▾

Downy: Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.

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