How to Pronounce Trickledown

To pronounce "trickledown", say TRICKL-ed-own — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TRICKL-ed-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “trickledown”

"trickledown" has 3 syllables: trickl-ed-own.

What does trickledown mean?

adjective

  1. That flows, especially in limited quantity, from the highly placed to others.
  2. Describing the theory that financial benefits given to the wealthy will somehow be passed down to the poor.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trickledown"?▾

"Trickledown" has 3 syllables: trickl · ed · own.

What does "trickledown" mean?▾

Trickledown: That flows, especially in limited quantity, from the highly placed to others.

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