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