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