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onward

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "onward" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

onward

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

onward is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, onward is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofonward

1verb
  • To keep going; to progress or persevere.
1adjective
  • Moving forward.

    Example: "There was an onward rush as the gates opened."

  • Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
1adverb
  • In a forward direction.
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