How to pronounce forwardness
Say it like FOR-werd-nus. Forwardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrwərdnəs/FOR-werd-nus
UK British/ˈfɔːwədnəs/FAW-wud-nus
- FOR
- werd
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forwardness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forwardness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wud-nus.
What does forwardness mean?
noun
- The quality of being forward.
Where does forwardness come from?
From forward + -ness.
Questions about saying forwardness
How do you pronounce forwardness?
Say FOR-werd-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwərdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forwardness?
Forwardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · werd · nus.
Is forwardness 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 /ˈfɔːwədnəs/ (FAW-wud-nus).