How to pronounce inward
Say it like IN-werd. Inward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inward. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-wud.
What does inward mean?
- Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
- Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
- Moving or tending toward the inside.
- Towards the inside.
- Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
- Towards home.
Where does inward come from?
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
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Questions about saying inward
How do you pronounce inward?
Say IN-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inward?
Inward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · werd.
Is inward 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 /ˈɪnwəd/ (IN-wud).