How to Pronounce "downsized"
word
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzd
DOW-n-syzd
dˈaʊnsaɪzd
down-SYZD
Definition
If a company has downsized, it has reduced its number of employees, usually to save money. It can also mean making something smaller or simpler.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzd
British English
dˈaʊnsaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOW-n-syzd
UK
down-SYZD
Listen in Context
The company downsized last year to reduce costs.
Many workers were downsized during the recession.
After the office was downsized, there was more space.
I was downsized from my job, so now I'm looking for new opportunities.