How to pronounce poleward
Say it like POHL-werd. Poleward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poleward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poleward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-wud.
What does poleward mean?
- Towards a (north or south) pole.
- Towards a (north or south) pole.
Where does poleward come from?
From pole + -ward.
Questions about saying poleward
How do you pronounce poleward?
Say POHL-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poleward?
Poleward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · werd.
Is poleward 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 /ˈpəʊlwəd/ (POHL-wud).