How Many Syllables In Downturn?
2syllables
Downturn has 2 syllables, down-turn. It is a disyllabic word.
downturn
/ˈdaʊn.tɜːn/ UK /ˈdaʊn.tɝːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, down.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/daʊn.tɜːn/
Division By Letters
down-turn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Downturn
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Downturn Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in downturn?
Downturn has 2 syllables, down-turn. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaʊn.tɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in downturn?
The first syllable, down, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of downturn?
Downturn has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide downturn into syllables?
By sound, daʊn.tɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, down-turn.