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

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The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.