How many syllables in downstairs?
Syllables in downstairs
2
down·stairs
Downstairs has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say downstairs
| Pronunciation | /ˈdaʊnˈstɛɹz/ 2 syllables, DOWN-STAIRS · DUM-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say downstairs slowly and listen for each vowel sound: down, stairs. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with downstairs
- affairs
- shares
- tears
- cares
- bears
- stairs
- prayers
- pairs
- repairs
- wears
- chairs
- theirs
- upstairs
- hairs
- compares
- nightmares
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Questions
- How many syllables are in downstairs?
- Downstairs has two syllables.
- How do you divide downstairs into syllables?
- Downstairs divides as down-stairs.
- Which syllable is stressed in downstairs?
- The first syllable (DOWN-STAIRS).