How many syllables in breakdown?
Syllables in breakdown
2
break·down
Breakdown has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say breakdown
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/ 2 syllables, BREAK-down · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say breakdown slowly and listen for each vowel sound: break, down. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with breakdown
- down
- around
- town
- brown
- crown
- downtown
- touchdown
- clown
- hometown
- playground
- gown
- countdown
- drown
- shutdown
- noun
- meltdown
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Questions
- How many syllables are in breakdown?
- Breakdown has two syllables.
- How do you divide breakdown into syllables?
- Breakdown divides as break-down.
- Which syllable is stressed in breakdown?
- The first syllable (BREAK-down).