How many syllables in downfall?

Syllables in downfall

2

down·fall

Downfall has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say downfall

Pronunciation/ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/
2 syllables, DOWN-fall · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say downfall slowly and listen for each vowel sound: down, fall. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in downfall?
Downfall has two syllables.
How do you divide downfall into syllables?
Downfall divides as down-fall.
Which syllable is stressed in downfall?
The first syllable (DOWN-fall).

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