How to pronounce towards
Say it like tuh-WORDZ. Towards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ).
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- tuh
- WORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of towards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tuh-WAWDZ.
What does towards mean?
- Alternative form of toward.
- In the direction of something (indicated by context).
- Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
Where does towards come from?
From Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, tōwærdes, equivalent to toward + -s (adverbial suffix).
Words that rhyme with towards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of towards.
Questions about saying towards
How do you pronounce towards?
Say tuh-WORDZ. The American pronunciation is /təˈwɔrdz/. In British English it is /təˈwɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towards?
Towards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORDZ). Broken into parts: tuh · WORDZ.
Is towards 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 /təˈwɔːdz/ (tuh-WAWDZ).