How many syllables in forward?

There are 2 syllables in the word forward.

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Divide forward into syllables:

for · ward

How to pronounce forward:

Definition of forward:

forward (adverb):: at or to or toward the front; (forrad' andforrard' are dialectal variations).

Synonyms for forward:

ahead

along

forrad

forrard

forth

forwards

frontward

frontwards

onward

onwards

Antonyms for forward:

aft

after

back

backward

behind

caudal

end

hind

hinder

hindermost

hindmost

last

posterior

postern

rear

rearmost

rearward

stern

tail end

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