How many syllables in onward?

Syllables in onward

2

on·ward

Onward has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say onward

Pronunciation/ˈɔnwɚd/
2 syllables, ON-ward · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say onward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: on, ward. Each beat is one syllable.

Near rhymes with onward

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Questions

How many syllables are in onward?
Onward has two syllables.
How do you divide onward into syllables?
Onward divides as on-ward.
Which syllable is stressed in onward?
The first syllable (ON-ward).

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