How to Pronounce Downfall

To pronounce "downfall", say DOWNF-all — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DOWNF-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “downfall”

"downfall" has 2 syllables: downf-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does downfall mean?

noun

  1. A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.

    “Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.”

  2. The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.

verb

  1. To fall down; deteriorate; decline.

Synonyms

doomfall

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Words that rhyme with downfall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

fallprecipitationbreakdowndownturndecreasedestructiondeclineruination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downfall"?▾

"Downfall" has 2 syllables: downf · all.

What does "downfall" mean?▾

Downfall: A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.

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