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How to pronounce downwards in American English
“downwards” pronunciation by American speakers
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“downwards” in real sentences — American speakers
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upwards and the other downwards.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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You can start with hexagon, and then go downwards.
NIST
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Gravity continues to pull it downwards so it will move through.
NSF
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