How to pronounce awards
Say it like uh-WORDZ. Awards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ).
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- uh
- WORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awards 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.
- WORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of awards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WAWDZ.
What does awards mean?
- plural of award How to pronounce award
- third-person singular simple present indicative of award How to pronounce award
Words that rhyme with awards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awards.
Questions about saying awards
How do you pronounce awards?
Say uh-WORDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɔrdz/. In British English it is /əˈwɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awards?
Awards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ). Broken into parts: uh · WORDZ.
Is awards 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 /əˈwɔːdz/ (uh-WAWDZ).