How to pronounce southward
Say it like SOWTH-werd. Southward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH).
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- SOWTH
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of southward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOWTH-wud.
What does southward mean?
- Towards the south; in a southerly direction.
- The direction or area lying to the south of a place.
- Situated or directed towards the south; moving or facing towards the south.
Where does southward come from?
From south + -ward.
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Questions about saying southward
How do you pronounce southward?
Say SOWTH-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊθwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊθwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southward?
Southward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH). Broken into parts: SOWTH · werd.
Is southward 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 /ˈsaʊθwəd/ (SOWTH-wud).