How do you pronounce "onward"?

In American English: /ˈɔnwɝd/ (AWNW-urd). In British English: /ˈɒnwəd/ (ONW-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈɔnwɝd/ (AWNW-urd). In Australian English: /ˈɒnwəd/ (ONW-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔnwɝd/ (AWNW-urd), while in British English it's /ˈɒnwəd/ (ONW-uhd).

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onward

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/ˈɔnwɝd/

AWNW-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ɔnwon·ɝdward

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