How many syllables in "upward"?

"upward" has 2 syllabes (up - ward).

How to divide "upward"?

"upward" divides into 2 parts: up · ward.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"upward": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:up·ward

Accent principal

UP-ward(up · ward)● ○

Stress in "upward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌp.wərd⁄

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IPAˈʌp.wərd

Syllabesup·ward

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