To pronounce "dressing-down", say DRESS-ingd-own — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DRESS-ingd-own
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"dressing-down" has 3 syllables: dress-ingd-own.
noun
"Dressing-down" has 3 syllables: dress · ingd · own.
Dressing-down: A reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.
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