How many syllables in “downturn”?
syllables in "downturn"
Word details
Syllables
2
dow · nturn
Letters
8
d · o · w · n · t · u · r · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “downturn”
The word “downturn” contains 2 syllables, divided as dow · nturn. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "downturn" have?
"downturn" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "downturn" into syllables?
"downturn" is divided into syllables as: dow · nturn.
What is the Scrabble score for "downturn"?
The Scrabble score for "downturn" is 12 points.
Using “downturn” in writing
Two-syllable words like "downturn" (dow · nturn) 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, “downturn” is worth 12 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 “downturn”
The letters in “downturn” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turndown.