How many syllables in upward?
Syllables in upward
2
up·ward
Upward has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say upward
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌpwɚd/ 2 syllables, UP-ward · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say upward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: up, ward. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with upward
- awkward
- uttered
- ruptured
- cluttered
- buttered
- muttered
- shuttered
- buzzword
- fluttered
- suckered
- sputtered
- uncluttered
- suffered
- structured
- mustard
- cupboard
Questions
- How many syllables are in upward?
- Upward has two syllables.
- How do you divide upward into syllables?
- Upward divides as up-ward.
- Which syllable is stressed in upward?
- The first syllable (UP-ward).