How to pronounce award
Say it like uh-WORD. Award has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORD).
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- uh
- WORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Award 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.
- WORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of award
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WAWD.
What does award mean?
- a grant made by a law court“he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction“an award for bravery”
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery“the prize was a free trip to Europe”
- give, especially as an honor or reward“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
- give as judged due or on the basis of merit“the referee awarded a free kick to the team”“the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff”
Where does award come from?
From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Medieval Latin *exwardare, from Latin ex (“out”) + Medieval Latin wardare, guardare (“to observe, regard, guard”); see ward, guard, regard.
Words that rhyme with award
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of award.
Questions about saying award
How do you pronounce award?
Say uh-WORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɔrd/. In British English it is /əˈwɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in award?
Award has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORD). Broken into parts: uh · WORD.
Is award 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 /əˈwɔːd/ (uh-WAWD).