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downsize

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "downsize" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

downsize

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

downsize is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, downsize is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdownsize

1verb
  • To reduce in size or number.

    Example: "Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."

  • To reduce the workforce of.

    Synonyms: rightsize

    Example: "They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building."

  • To terminate the employment of.

    Example: "Joe got downsized and became a plumber."

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