outward

/ˈaʊtwərd/

Syllables out·ward

Stress OUT-ward

Phonics Breakdown

out

/aʊt/

ou diphth

ward

/wərd/

er schwa

Meaning

directed toward the outside; external

Sound Reference

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out=/aʊt/(out) + ward=/wərd/(forward)

Example

The door opens outward for safety.