How to pronounce shoreward
Say it like SHOR-werd. Shoreward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoreward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shoreward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-wud.
What does shoreward mean?
- In the direction of the shoreline, relatively speaking.
- Facing the shore.
- Toward the shore.
- The side facing the shore.
Where does shoreward come from?
From shore + -ward.
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Words that rhyme with shoreward
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Questions about saying shoreward
How do you pronounce shoreward?
Say SHOR-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoreward?
Shoreward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · werd.
Is shoreward 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 /ˈʃɔːwəd/ (SHAW-wud).