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downer

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

downer

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

downer 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, downer is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdowner

1noun
  • A negative drug trip.

    Example: "Normally those pills give me a boost, but last night they gave me a downer."

  • A drug that has depressant qualities.
  • Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy.
  • A livestock animal that has collapsed.
  • A form of industrial action in which workers down tools and refuse to work.

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