How to Pronounce Let-down

To pronounce "let-down", say LETD-own — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛtdaʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɛtdaʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “let-down”

"let-down" has 2 syllables: letd-own. It rhymes with setdown, if that helps it stick.

What does let-down mean?

noun

  1. A disappointment or anticlimax.

    “After seeing all the advertisements, the show itself was quite a let-down.”

  2. The neurohormonal release of milk in dairy cows or in breastfeeding human mothers.

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Words that rhyme with let-down

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setdown

Related words

comedownbringdowncome-downdownfallingdownfallthrowdowndowncomedownsetting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "let-down"?▾

"Let-down" has 2 syllables: letd · own.

What is the IPA transcription of "let-down"?▾

The IPA transcription of "let-down" is /ˈlɛtdaʊn/.

What does "let-down" mean?▾

Let-down: A disappointment or anticlimax.

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