How to pronounce untoward
Say it like uhn-tuh-WORD. Untoward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WORD).
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- uhn
- tuh
- WORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untoward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of untoward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-tuh-WAWD.
What does untoward mean?
- Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
- Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
- Unseemly, improper.
Where does untoward come from?
From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).
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Words that rhyme with untoward
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Questions about saying untoward
How do you pronounce untoward?
Say uhn-tuh-WORD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌntəˈwɔrd/. In British English it is /ˌʌntʊˈwɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untoward?
Untoward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WORD). Broken into parts: uhn · tuh · WORD.
Is untoward 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 /ˌʌntʊˈwɔːd/ (uhn-tuh-WAWD).