How many syllables in "rearward"?

"rearward" has 3 lettergrepen (re - ar - ward).

How to divide "rearward"?

"rearward" divides into 3 parts: re · ar · ward.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... ar... ward) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"rearward": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·ar·ward

Hoofdklemtoon

RE-ar-ward(re · ar · ward)● ○ ○

Stress in "rearward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɹiɹwɝd⁄

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IPAˈɹiɹwɝd

Lettergrepenre·ar·ward

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How many syllables in "rearward"?: "rearward" has 3 lettergrepen (re - ar - ward).
How to divide "rearward"?: "rearward" divides into 3 parts: re · ar · ward.
Where is the stress in "rearward"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rearward"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... ar... ward) and listen on SayItVid.