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downward

How many syllables in downward?

  2 syllables

Divide downward into syllables:   down-ward
Stressed syllable in downward:   down-ward
How to pronounce downward:   doun-werd
How to say downward:

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Synonyms for downward


1 syllable
  • down
    2 syllables
    • downhill
    • sliding
    3 syllables
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