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downriver

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

downriver

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

downriver is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, downriver is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdownriver

1adjective
  • Closer to the mouth of a river

    Example: "My house is downriver to his."

1adverb
  • Travelling in the direction of the river current.

    Example: "It is easier to paddle downriver."

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