To pronounce "reward", say REW-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈwɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹəˈwɔːd/
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"reward" has 2 syllables: rew-ard. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.
noun
“For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.”
“The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reward" has 2 syllables: rew · ard.
The IPA transcription of "reward" is /ɹəˈwɔːd/.
Reward: Something of value given in return for an act.
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