How do you pronounce "forward"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrwɝd/ (FAWRW-urd). In British English: /fˈɔːwəd/ (F-aww). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrwɝd/ (FAWRW-urd). In Australian English: /fˈɔːwəd/ (F-aww).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrwɝd/ (FAWRW-urd), while in British English it's /fˈɔːwəd/ (F-aww).

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/ˈfɔrwɝd/

FAWRW-urd

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrwfor·ɝdward

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