How many syllables in “down”?
1
syllable in "down"
down
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Word details
Syllables
1
down
Letters
4
d · o · w · n
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
o1
w4
n1
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About the word “down”
The word “down” contains 1 syllable, divided as down. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "down" have?
"down" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "down" into syllables?
"down" is divided into syllables as: down.
What is the Scrabble score for "down"?
The Scrabble score for "down" is 8 points.
Using “down” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "down" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “down” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.