How many syllables in “download”?
syllables in "download"
Word details
Syllables
2
dow · nload
Letters
8
d · o · w · n · l · o · a · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “download”
The word “download” contains 2 syllables, divided as dow · nload. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "download" have?
"download" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "download" into syllables?
"download" is divided into syllables as: dow · nload.
What is the Scrabble score for "download"?
The Scrabble score for "download" is 13 points.
Using “download” in writing
Two-syllable words like "download" (dow · nload) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “download” is worth 13 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.
Anagrams of “download”
The letters in “download” can be rearranged to spell one other word: woodland.