How do you pronounce "award"?

In American English: /əˈwɔrd/ (uh-WAWRD). In British English: /əwˈɔːd/ (uhw-AWD). In Canadian English: /əˈwɔrd/ (uh-WAWRD). In Australian English: /ɐwˈɔːd/ (ⱯW).

Is "award" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈwɔrd/ (uh-WAWRD), while in British English it's /əwˈɔːd/ (uhw-AWD).

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/əˈwɔrd/

uh-WAWRD

Syllable Breakdown

əaw·wɔrdard

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Last updated: 2026-02-12