How to pronounce inwards
Say it like IN-werdz. Inwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnwɚdz/IN-werdz
UK British/ˈɪnwədz/IN-wudz
- IN
- werdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inwards 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.
- werdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-wudz.
What does inwards mean?
adverb
- Towards the inside.
Where does inwards come from?
From in + -wards.
Questions about saying inwards
How do you pronounce inwards?
Say IN-werdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inwards?
Inwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · werdz.
Is inwards 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 /ˈɪnwədz/ (IN-wudz).