Hyphenation of downfall

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word downfall? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

down-fall

Definitions of downfall:

1.	Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
2.	The falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
3.	A sudden decline in strength or number or importance The fall of the House of Hapsburg

Synonyms of downfall:

noun	ruin, ruination, failure
noun	precipitation, weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition
noun	fall, weakening

Last hyphenations of this language

fmk barge-course siliceo- Brittnee encysts Mechanicville pseudoeducationally uncomplimenting formulized episporangium duellistic biennale nonchalantly russomaniacal noncapitalistic mindy adynamic antireligiously three-grained

Hyphenator

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