How to Pronounce "downshift"
word
ˈdaʊnʃɪft
DOWN-shift
dˈaʊnʃɪft
DOWN-shift
Definition
To change a vehicle to a lower gear so it moves more slowly or with more power; also used to mean making your life simpler and less stressful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊnʃɪft
British English
dˈaʊnʃɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-shift
UK
DOWN-shift
Listen in Context
You should downshift when driving down a hill.
He decided to downshift to reduce his stress.
Remember to downshift before the sharp turn.
After years of working overtime, she finally decided to downshift and work part-time.