How to Pronounce "downwind"
word
daʊnˈwɪnd
down-WIND
dˈaʊnwɪnd
down-WIND
Definition
In the direction that the wind is blowing; moving or located away from where the wind comes from.
IPA Transcription
American English
daʊnˈwɪnd
British English
dˈaʊnwɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
down-WIND
UK
down-WIND
Listen in Context
The smoke drifted downwind from the fire.
Please stand downwind so you don't breathe the fumes.
They set up their tent downwind of the campfire.
If you're downwind, you'll smell the barbecue long before you see it.