How to Pronounce Froward

To pronounce "froward", say FROW-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “froward”

"froward" has 2 syllables: frow-ard.

What does froward mean?

adjective

  1. Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.

preposition

  1. Away from.

Synonyms

untoward

Related words

headstrongself-willedwillfuldisobedientwilfulfroppishfrouzyfresh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "froward"?▾

"Froward" has 2 syllables: frow · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "froward"?▾

The IPA transcription of "froward" is /ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/.

What does "froward" mean?▾

Froward: Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.

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