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downstream

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

downstream

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

downstream 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, downstream is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdownstream

1verb
  • To stream downward.
1adjective
  • Lower down, in relation to a river, stream or flow of fluid

    Example: "She lives downstream from the dam."

  • In the direction from the server to the client.
  • Towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule.
  • (metaphoric) Influenced by something; being a consequence of something.
1adverb
  • Following the path of a river or stream

    Example: "We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes."

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