How many syllables in "upwards"?

"upwards" has 2 sílabas (up - wards).

How to divide "upwards"?

"upwards" divides into 2 parts: up · wards.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (up... wards) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"upwards": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:up·wards

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UP-wards(up · wards)● ○

Stress in "upwards" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌp.wərdz⁄

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Sílabasup·wards

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How many syllables in "upwards"?: "upwards" has 2 sílabas (up - wards).
How to divide "upwards"?: "upwards" divides into 2 parts: up · wards.
Where is the stress in "upwards"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "upwards"?: Say each syllable slowly (up... wards) and listen on SayItVid.