How to pronounce spinward
Say it like SPIN-wurd. Spinward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wurdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of spinward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPIN-wurd.
What does spinward mean?
- In a rotating reference frame, along the direction of spin.
Where does spinward come from?
From spin + -ward.
Questions about saying spinward
How do you pronounce spinward?
Say SPIN-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinward?
Spinward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · wurd.
Is spinward 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 /ˈspɪnwɜːd/ (SPIN-wurd).