How to Pronounce Letdown

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

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Syllables

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Letters

LETD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “letdown”

"letdown" has 2 syllables: letd-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does letdown 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 letdown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenowntownmeltdownbrown

Related words

disappointmentslumpdisappointingbummerunderwhelminglacklusterdisappointedshocker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "letdown"?▾

"Letdown" has 2 syllables: letd · own.

What does "letdown" mean?▾

Letdown: A disappointment or anticlimax.

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