How to Pronounce Toward

To pronounce "toward", say TOW-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /tɘ.ˈwoːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tɘ.ˈwoːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toward”

"toward" has 2 syllables: tow-ard. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

What does toward mean?

adjective

  1. Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
  2. Future; to-come.

preposition

  1. In the direction of.

    “She moved toward the door.”

  2. In relation to (someone or something).

    “What are your feelings toward him?”

Synonyms

imminentin the offingproximatecomingtowards

Antonyms

fromwardfroward

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Words that rhyme with toward

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardhorderewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlord

Related words

achievementachievearoundregardingwithviewaboutnear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toward"?▾

"Toward" has 2 syllables: tow · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "toward"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toward" is /tɘ.ˈwoːd/.

What does "toward" mean?▾

Toward: Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.

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