How many syllables in “downturns”?
syllables in "downturns"
Word details
Syllables
2
dow · nturns
Letters
9
d · o · w · n · t · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “downturns”
The word “downturns” contains 2 syllables, divided as dow · nturns. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "downturns" have?
"downturns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "downturns" into syllables?
"downturns" is divided into syllables as: dow · nturns.
What is the Scrabble score for "downturns"?
The Scrabble score for "downturns" is 13 points.
Using “downturns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "downturns" (dow · nturns) 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, “downturns” 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 “downturns”
The letters in “downturns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turndowns.