How to Pronounce Top-down

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TOPD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “top-down”

"top-down" has 2 syllables: topd-own.

What does top-down mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.
  2. Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy.

Antonyms

bottom-up

Related words

hierarchicalhierarchicgeneraldescendentscionvariantprogenyhigh

Frequently asked questions

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

"Top-down" has 2 syllables: topd · own.

What does "top-down" mean?▾

Top-down: Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.

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