How to Pronounce Sundown

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SUND-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “sundown”

"sundown" has 2 syllables: sund-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does sundown mean?

noun

  1. Sunset.

    “We'll meet by the pier at sundown.”

  2. A hat with a wide brim to shade the eyes from sunlight.

verb

  1. To experience an episode or an onset of some detrimental mental condition like agitation, anxiety, hallucination or dementia, daily at nightfall.

Synonyms

duskmirkningnightfall

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Words that rhyme with sundown

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frowncrowndownrenowntownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

sunsetsunrisenightsunupduskdaybreakdawnevening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sundown"?▾

"Sundown" has 2 syllables: sund · own.

What does "sundown" mean?▾

Sundown: Sunset.

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