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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ward
  • 6 letters
Syllables
to-ward: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 1 syllable (/tɔrd/).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: to-WARD.
Pronunciation
/təˈwɔrd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as to-ward.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide toward into syllables?

toward divides as to-ward. to-ward: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 1 syllable (/tɔrd/).

How many syllables are in toward?

Toward has 2 syllables (to-ward).

Which syllable is stressed in toward?

The stressed syllable in toward is ward. The 2nd syllable is stressed: to-WARD.

How do you pronounce toward?

/təˈwɔrd/ in American English.