How to Pronounce "downsize"
word
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz
DOWN-syz
dˈaʊnsaɪz
DOWN-syz
Definition
To make a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of employees or the overall size of operations. It can also mean choosing to live in a smaller home or with fewer possessions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz
British English
dˈaʊnsaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-syz
UK
DOWN-syz
Listen in Context
The company had to downsize because of financial problems.
After retirement, they decided to downsize to a smaller house.
Many workers lost their jobs when the factory downsized.
We're planning to downsize now that the kids have moved out.