How to Pronounce Windward

To pronounce "windward", say WINDW-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “windward”

"windward" has 2 syllables: windw-ard.

What does windward mean?

noun

  1. The direction from which the wind blows.
  2. The side receiving the wind's force.

adjective

  1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  2. On the side exposed to the wind.

adverb

  1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

    “We beat our way windward.”

Synonyms

upwind

Antonyms

leeward

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Related words

downwindupwindweatherleewardwindaleeventwinds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windward"?▾

"Windward" has 2 syllables: windw · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "windward"?▾

The IPA transcription of "windward" is /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/.

What does "windward" mean?▾

Windward: The direction from which the wind blows.

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