How to pronounce westwards
Say it like WEST-werdz. Westwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEST).
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- WEST
- werdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westwards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- werdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of westwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEST-wudz.
What does westwards mean?
- westward, towards the west
Where does westwards come from?
From west + -wards.
Questions about saying westwards
How do you pronounce westwards?
Say WEST-werdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westwards?
Westwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEST). Broken into parts: WEST · werdz.
Is westwards 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 /ˈwɛstwədz/ (WEST-wudz).