How to Pronounce "award"
word
/əˈwɔɹd/
uh-WORD
/ɐwˈɔːd/
uh-WAWD
Definition
An award is a prize, honor, or official recognition given to someone for doing something well. As a verb, it means to officially give a prize, money, or honor to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈwɔɹd/
British English
/ɐwˈɔːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-WORD
UK
uh-WAWD
Listen in Context
She won an award for her science project.
The school will award a prize to the best student.
This movie got an award last year.
He was awarded a scholarship after months of hard work.