How to Pronounce "windward"
word
ˈwɪndwɝd
WIND-werd
wˈɪndwəd
WIND-wuhd
Definition
The side or direction from which the wind is blowing; the upwind side.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪndwɝd
British English
wˈɪndwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIND-werd
UK
WIND-wuhd
Listen in Context
The windward side of the island gets more rain.
The boat sailed to windward.
We set up the tent on the windward side.
Plants on the windward slopes grow shorter because of strong winds.