How to pronounce "downloading"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "downloading"

Learn how to break down "downloading" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

down-load-ing
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/daʊnˈləʊdɪŋ/
/ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

D AW1 N L OW2 D IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "downloading"

Pronunciation: /daʊnˈləʊdɪŋ/

Verb

  • To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.
    Example: "You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."
    Synonyms: copy, move, transfer
    Antonyms: upload
  • To upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
  • To transfer a file to or from removable media.
    Example: "I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM"
  • To install software.

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