How many syllables in "downwards"?

"downwards" has 2 sílabas (down - wards).

How to divide "downwards"?

"downwards" divides into 2 parts: down · wards.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"downwards": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:down·wards

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DOWN-wards(down · wards)● ○

Stress in "downwards" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊn.wərdz⁄

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How many syllables in "downwards"?: "downwards" has 2 sílabas (down - wards).
How to divide "downwards"?: "downwards" divides into 2 parts: down · wards.
Where is the stress in "downwards"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "downwards"?: Say each syllable slowly (down... wards) and listen on SayItVid.