How to pronounce rewards
Say it like rih-WORDZ. Rewards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ).
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- rih
- WORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rewards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rewards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-WAWDZ.
What does rewards mean?
- plural of reward How to pronounce reward
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reward How to pronounce reward
Words that rhyme with rewards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rewards.
Questions about saying rewards
How do you pronounce rewards?
Say rih-WORDZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈwɔrdz/. In British English it is /rɪˈwɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rewards?
Rewards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ). Broken into parts: rih · WORDZ.
Is rewards 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 /rɪˈwɔːdz/ (rih-WAWDZ).