How many syllables in toward?

Syllables in toward

2 or 1

to·ward

Toward has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say toward

Said as /təˈwɔɹd/2 syllables, to-WARD · da-DUM
Said as /tɔɹd/1 syllable · DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say toward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: to, ward. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with toward

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Questions

How many syllables are in toward?
Toward has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide toward into syllables?
Toward divides as to-ward.
Which syllable is stressed in toward?
The second syllable (to-WARD).

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