How to pronounce athwart
Say it like uh-THWORT. Athwart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWORT).
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- uh
- THWORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athwart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THWORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of athwart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-THWAWT.
What does athwart mean?
- From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.“Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart.”
- Across the path of something, so as to impede progress.“a fleet standing athwart our course”
- Against the anticipated or appropriate course of something; improperly, perversely, wrongly.
- From one side to the other side of; across.“The stars moved slowly athwart the sky.”
- Across the course or path of, so as to meet; hence (figuratively), to the attention of.
- Across the course or path of, so as to oppose.
Words that rhyme with athwart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of athwart.
Questions about saying athwart
How do you pronounce athwart?
Say uh-THWORT. The American pronunciation is /əˈθwɔrt/. In British English it is /əˈθwɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athwart?
Athwart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWORT). Broken into parts: uh · THWORT.
Is athwart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈθwɔːt/ (uh-THWAWT).