downwards

/ˈdaʊnwərdz/

Syllables down·wards

Stress DOWN-wards

Phonics Breakdown

down

/daʊn/

ou diphth

ward

/wərd/

reduced ar

s

/z/

voiced s

Meaning

toward a lower place, position, or level

Sound Reference

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down=/daʊn/(down) + ward=/wərd/(forward) + s=/z/(dogs)

Example

The path slopes downwards toward the river.