How to pronounce vaward
Say it like VAW-werd. Vaward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAW).
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- VAW
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vaward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAW-wud.
What does vaward mean?
- The vanguard.
- On or towards the front; vanward.
Where does vaward come from?
Inherited from Middle English vawarde, late form of vantwarde, aphetism of Anglo-Norman avantwarde, a variant of Old French avant-guarde.
Questions about saying vaward
How do you pronounce vaward?
Say VAW-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaward?
Vaward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAW). Broken into parts: VAW · werd.
Is vaward 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 /ˈvɔːwəd/ (VAW-wud).