downward

/ˈdaʊnwərd/

Syllables down·ward

Stress DOWN-ward

Phonics Breakdown

down

/daʊn/

ow diphth

ward

/wərd/

er schwa

Meaning

moving or pointing toward a lower place or level

Sound Reference

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down=/daʊn/(down) + ward=/wərd/(forward)

Example

The arrow points downward.