How do you pronounce "upwards"?

In American English: /ˈʌpwɝdz/ (UHPW-urdz). In British English: /ˈɐpwədz/ (ⱯPW). In Canadian English: /ˈʌpwɝdz/ (UHPW-urdz). In Australian English: /ˈʌpwədz/ (UHPW-uhdz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌpwɝdz/ (UHPW-urdz), while in British English it's /ˈɐpwədz/ (ⱯPW).

How to Pronounce "upwards"

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upwards

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/ˈʌpwɝdz/

UHPW-urdz

Syllable Breakdown

ʌpwup·ɝdzwards

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