How to Pronounce Downhearted

To pronounce "downhearted", say DOWNH-eart-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

DOWNH-eart-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “downhearted”

"downhearted" has 3 syllables: downh-eart-ed.

What does downhearted mean?

adjective

  1. Sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope

    “Fans must not be downhearted even though we lost.”

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Related words

low-spiriteddejecteddowncastdepresseddispiriteddownlowblue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downhearted"?▾

"Downhearted" has 3 syllables: downh · eart · ed.

What does "downhearted" mean?▾

Downhearted: Sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope

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