How to Pronounce Awards

To pronounce "awards", say AW-ards — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

AW-ards

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💡 Tip for remembering “awards”

"awards" has 2 syllables: aw-ards. It rhymes with wards and boards, if that helps it stick.

What does awards mean?

noun

  1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
  2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

verb

  1. To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

    “the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant”

  2. To determine; to make or grant an award.

Synonyms

crownbestow

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Words that rhyme with awards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wardsboardshordestowardsrecordsaccordsbillboardsaffordsbaseboardssordeschordsrewards

Related words

granthonoraccoladeprizepresenthonourlaurelsaccolades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awards"?▾

"Awards" has 2 syllables: aw · ards.

What does "awards" mean?▾

Awards: A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

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