How to pronounce skyward
Say it like SKY-werd. Skyward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skyward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-wud.
What does skyward mean?
- Pointing or facing at or moving toward the sky.
- At or toward the sky.“The rocket shot skyward and exploded in a burst of glittering stars.”
Where does skyward come from?
From sky + -ward.
Words that rhyme with skyward
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skyward.
Questions about saying skyward
How do you pronounce skyward?
Say SKY-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyward?
Skyward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · werd.
Is skyward 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 /ˈskaɪwəd/ (SKY-wud).