How to pronounce windward
Say it like WIN-dwerd. Windward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- dwerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dwerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of windward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIN-dwud.
What does windward mean?
- The direction from which the wind blows.
- The side receiving the wind's force.
- Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.“The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.”
- On the side exposed to the wind.“the windward bedroom”
- In a position of advantage or superiority.
- In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.“We beat our way windward.”
Where does windward come from?
From wind + -ward.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying windward
How do you pronounce windward?
Say WIN-dwerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windward?
Windward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · dwerd.
Is windward 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 /ˈwɪndwəd/ (WIN-dwud).