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downbeat

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "downbeat" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

downbeat

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downbeat is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, downbeat is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdownbeat

1noun
  • The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
1adjective
  • Sad or pessimistic.

    Example: "He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans."

  • Cautiously optimistic.

    Example: "She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace."

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