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downright

How many syllables in downright?

  2 syllables

Divide downright into syllables:   down-right
Primary syllable stress:   down-right
Secondary syllable stress:   down-right
How to pronounce downright:   doun-rahyt
How to say downright:

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Synonyms for downright


1 syllable
  • flat
  • pure
  • great
  • stark
2 syllables
    3 syllables
    • utterly
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