how to pronounce upward

/ˈʌpwɚd/

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upward is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of upward in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… in transition on the upward swing from …”

meanings of upward

adverb:

Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.
In the upper parts; above.
In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin.

noun:

The upper part; the top.

adjective:

Directed toward a higher place.

upward frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word upward occurs in english on average 6.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.