How to Pronounce "downsizing"
word
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ
DOWN-sy-zing
dˈaʊnsaɪzɪŋ
DOWN-sy-zing
Definition
The process of reducing the number of employees or the overall size of a company, often to cut costs or become more efficient.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ
British English
dˈaʊnsaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-sy-zing
UK
DOWN-sy-zing
Listen in Context
The company announced a downsizing last week.
Many workers lost their jobs due to downsizing.
Downsizing can help a company save money.
After the downsizing, the office felt much emptier.