How to Pronounce Touchdown

To pronounce "touchdown", say TOUCHD-own — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “touchdown”

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

What does touchdown mean?

noun

A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.
“Today I scored my first touchdown.”
A defensive action of grounding the ball in the team’s own in-goal to stop the play

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Words that rhyme with touchdown

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frown crown down renown town letdown meltdown brown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "touchdown"?▾

"Touchdown" has 2 syllables: touchd · own.

What is the IPA transcription of "touchdown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "touchdown" is /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/.

What does "touchdown" mean?▾

Touchdown: A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.

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