How many syllables in "towards"?

"towards" has 2 lettergrepen (to - wards).

How to divide "towards"?

"towards" divides into 2 parts: to · wards.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"towards": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:to·wards

Hoofdklemtoon

to-WARDS(to · wards)○ ●

Stress in "towards" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄təˈwɔːrdz⁄

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IPAtəˈwɔːrdz

Lettergrepento·wards

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