How many syllables in upward?

Syllables in upward

2

up·ward

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

How to say upward

Pronunciation/ˈʌpwɚd/
2 syllables, UP-ward · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in upward?
Upward has two syllables.
How do you divide upward into syllables?
Upward divides as up-ward.
Which syllable is stressed in upward?
The first syllable (UP-ward).

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