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rearward

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

rearward

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

rearward 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, rearward is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrearward

1noun
  • The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
  • The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
1adjective
  • Toward the back or rear of something.

    Example: "The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities."

1adverb
  • Toward the back or rear of something.
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