How to pronounce Edwards
Say it like ED-werdz. Edwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
- ED
- werdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edwards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- werdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Edwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ED-wudz.
What does Edwards mean?
- An unincorporated community in Kern County, California, the location of Edwards Air Force Base.
- A census-designated place in Eagle County, Colorado; named for postal official Melvin Edwards.
- An unincorporated community in Kickapoo Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
Where does Edwards come from?
From Edward + -s.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- jonathan edwards
Words that sound like Edwards
- edward's
- edwards'
Questions about saying Edwards
How do you pronounce Edwards?
Say ED-werdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɛdwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Edwards?
Edwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · werdz.
Is Edwards 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 /ˈɛdwədz/ (ED-wudz).
What words sound the same as Edwards?
Edwards sounds the same as edward's, edwards' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.