scaling-down
phrasal verbHow many syllables in scaling-down?
There are 3 syllables in the word scaling-down.How to pronounce scaling-down:
Definition of scaling-down:
- scaling-down (phrasal verb):
- to increase or reduce proportionately in size
Synonyms for scaling-down:
cut
cut down
downsize
jeff
kennet
moderate
reduce
slow down
tone down
wind down
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