forwards

/ˈfɔːrwərdz/

Syllables for·wards

Stress FOR-wards

Phonics Breakdown

for

/fɔːr/

long or

ward

/wərd/

reduced ar

s

/z/

plural s

Meaning

toward the front or in a forward direction

Sound Reference

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for=/fɔːr/(for) + ward=/wərd/(ward) + s=/z/(dogs)

Example

She took a step forwards to open the door.