How To Pronounce Forward
forward
In British English, forward is pronounced /ˈfɔː.wəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.wəʴd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.wɚd/.
Forward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Forward has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Forward
How do you pronounce forward in British English?
In British English, forward is pronounced /ˈfɔː.wəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.wəʴd̚].
How do you pronounce forward in American English?
In American English, forward is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.wɚd/.
How many syllables are in forward?
Forward has two syllables, /fɔː/ + /wəd/.
Where is the stress in forward?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /fɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce forward the same way?
No. British English has /ˈfɔː.wəd/ and American English has /ˈfɔːr.wɚd/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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