How do you pronounce "awkward"?

In American English: /ˈɔkwɝd/ (AWKW-urd). In British English: /ˈɔːkwəd/ (AWKW-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈɔkwɝd/ (AWKW-urd). In Australian English: /ˈɔːkwəd/ (AWKW-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔkwɝd/ (AWKW-urd), while in British English it's /ˈɔːkwəd/ (AWKW-uhd).

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awkward

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/ˈɔkwɝd/

AWKW-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ɔkwawk·ɝdward

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Last updated: 2026-02-12