How to pronounce forwards
Say it like FOR-werdz. Forwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrwɚdz/FOR-werdz
UK British/ˈfɔːwədz/FAW-wudz
- FOR
- werdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forwards 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.
- werdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wudz.
What does forwards mean?
adverb
- Synonym of forward in most senses.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forward How to pronounce forward
- plural of forward How to pronounce forward
Where does forwards come from?
From forward + -s (adverbial suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying forwards
How do you pronounce forwards?
Say FOR-werdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forwards?
Forwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · werdz.
Is forwards 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 /ˈfɔːwədz/ (FAW-wudz).