How Do You Spell COUNTDOWN?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntda͡ʊn] (IPA)

The word "countdown" refers to the process of counting backwards to zero, often used to indicate the time remaining before an event begins. It is commonly spelled with an "o" in the first syllable, as in /kaʊntdaʊn/. The letters "ou" in the first syllable represent the diphthong /aʊ/, which is a combination of the vowel sounds /a/ and /ʊ/. The second syllable is phonetically spelled as /daʊn/, using the same diphthong /aʊ/ as the first syllable. Overall, the phonetic transcription of "countdown" helps to clarify its spelling and pronunciation.

COUNTDOWN Meaning and Definition

1. Countdown refers to the act or process of counting backwards in sequential order, typically leading to an anticipated event or deadline. It involves the systematic decrement of numbers, marking the approach towards a specific point in time. The term "countdown" can be used both as a noun and a verb.

   As a noun, countdown commonly denotes a numerical display or system that visually highlights the decreasing time remaining before a specified event is expected to occur. These events can range from rocket launches, New Year's Eve celebrations, military operations, to various competitions or contests. The countdown is typically portrayed using digital or mechanical devices that prominently display the numbers in descending order. The digits often accompany an audible ticking sound, enhancing the suspense and anticipation felt by those awaiting the event.

   As a verb, to countdown describes the action of counting backward towards a particular event or deadline. It involves the vocalization or mental tracking of numbers in reverse order from a designated numeral until reaching zero. Countdowns can be conducted individually or collectively by a group, serving to build excitement and prepare participants for the upcoming occurrence.

   Countdowns are used in a wide range of contexts, principally to create a sense of anticipation and to provide a visible and measurable representation of the time remaining. They serve as a visual and auditory reminder of an impending event, intensifying the excitement and signifying a sense of finality as the countdown progressively moves closer to zero.

Top Common Misspellings for COUNTDOWN *

• cutdown 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for COUNTDOWN

• contdoun
• countown
• coutdown
• coundown
• countdowm
• goundown
• counddoun
• cuttdown
• Dounthrown

Etymology of COUNTDOWN

The word "countdown" comes from the combination of two words: "count" and "down". The word "count" dates back to the Old French word "conter" meaning "to count or tell". It can be traced further back to the Latin word "computare" which also means "to reckon, calculate, or count". The word "down" refers to a descending or decreasing movement. When combined, "countdown" refers to the act of counting numerically and progressively decreasing or counting backwards towards zero, often used in preparation for an event or launch. The use of the term "countdown" in the sense of a timed reverse sequence dates back to the early 20th century.

Similar spelling words for COUNTDOWN

• CONDTN,
• Condon,
• count noun,
• condone,
• american/canadian,
• french-canadian,
• Ganoidian,
• CONDN,
• Guanidine,
• Quinten,
• u.s.-canadian,
• all-canadian,
• ganden,
• kantan,
• Quintain,
• count on,
• english-canadian,
• canadian-born,
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• candiano,
• candian,
• Quinntan,
• Quintynn,
• cantigny,
• Quintina,
• European-Canadian,
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• trans-Canadian,
• counton,
• Kenton,
• gandan,
• Quintan,
• non-canadian,
• Irish-Canadian,
• cannadine,
• gandhian,
• Kendon,
• kundun,
• canadian-based,
• counting,
• Afro-Euro-Canadian,
• condensing,
• gandon,
• italian-canadian,
• dextromethorphan/quinidine,
• condign,
• kwanten,
• German-Canadian,
• guindon,
• Cantine,
• indo-canadian,
• canadian-produced,
• kandani,
• Norwego-Canadian,
• contine,
• kentan,
• kondwani,
• euro-canadian,
• CONTONE,
• CONTIN,
• ukrainian-canadian,
• countenance,
• khandan,
• gun down,
• cuentan,
• candon,
• ganton,
• kowloon-canton,
• Quentina,
• quintano,
• condiment,
• chinese-canadian,
• American-Canadian,
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• gandini,
• CNTN4,
• condemn,
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• continua,
• scottish-canadian,
• gantin,
• Quintin,
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• canadian/american,
• anglo-canadian,
• japanese-canadian,
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• canadian-made,
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• saint-quentin,
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• kanton,
• count down,
• ginataan,
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Plural form of COUNTDOWN is COUNTDOWNS

Conjugate verb Countdown

CONDITIONAL

I would countdown

you would countdown

he/she/it would countdown

we would countdown

they would countdown

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be countdowning

you would be countdowning

he/she/it would be countdowning

we would be countdowning

they would be countdowning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have countdown

you would have countdown

he/she/it would have countdown

we would have countdown

they would have countdown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been countdowning

you would have been countdowning

he/she/it would have been countdowning

we would have been countdowning

they would have been countdowning

FUTURE

I will countdown

you will countdown

he/she/it will countdown

we will countdown

they will countdown

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be countdowning

you will be countdowning

he/she/it will be countdowning

we will be countdowning

they will be countdowning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have countdowned

you will have countdowned

he/she/it will have countdowned

we will have countdowned

they will have countdowned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been countdowning

you will have been countdowning

he/she/it will have been countdowning

we will have been countdowning

they will have been countdowning

IMPERATIVE

you countdown

we let´s countdown

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to countdown

PAST

I countdowned

you countdowned

he/she/it countdowned

we countdowned

they countdowned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was countdowning

you were countdowning

he/she/it was countdowning

we were countdowning

they were countdowning

PAST PARTICIPLE

countdowned

PAST PERFECT

I had countdowned

you had countdowned

he/she/it had countdowned

we had countdowned

they had countdowned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been countdowning

you had been countdowning

he/she/it had been countdowning

we had been countdowning

they had been countdowning

PRESENT

I countdown

you countdown

he/she/it countdowns

we countdown

they countdown

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am countdowning

you are countdowning

he/she/it is countdowning

we are countdowning

they are countdowning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

countdowning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have countdowned

you have countdowned

he/she/it has countdowned

we have countdowned

they have countdowned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been countdowning

you have been countdowning

he/she/it has been countdowning

we have been countdowning

they have been countdowning