How to pronounce awkwards
Say it like AW-kwerdz. Awkwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- kwerdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awkwards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kwerdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of awkwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-kwudz.
What does awkwards mean?
Where does awkwards come from?
From awkward + -s. The adjective is formed on the analogy of adverbs and prepositions such as towards, forwards etc.
Questions about saying awkwards
How do you pronounce awkwards?
Say AW-kwerdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔkwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awkwards?
Awkwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · kwerdz.
Is awkwards 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 /ˈɔːkwədz/ (AW-kwudz).