How to Pronounce "downrange"
word
ˈdaʊnˈɹeɪndʒ
DOWN-raynj
dˈaʊnɹeɪndʒ
down-RAYNJ
Definition
In military and shooting contexts, 'downrange' refers to the direction away from the firing position towards the target, or the area in that direction. It can also describe movement farther along a missile’s flight path or further from the starting point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊnˈɹeɪndʒ
British English
dˈaʊnɹeɪndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-raynj
UK
down-RAYNJ
Listen in Context
Never go downrange when the range is active.
The missile landed far downrange from the launch site.
Targets are set up downrange for shooting practice.
Wait until everyone is back before stepping downrange.