How to Pronounce "awkward"
word
/ˈɑkwɝd/
AWK-wurd
/ˈɔːkwəd/
AWK-wuhd
Definition
Awkward describes a situation that feels uncomfortable or embarrassing, or a person or movement that seems clumsy and not smooth. It can also describe something difficult to handle or deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑkwɝd/
British English
/ˈɔːkwəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWK-wurd
UK
AWK-wuhd
Listen in Context
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
I felt awkward at the party because I didn't know anyone.
He is awkward when he tries to dance.
It got really awkward when they started arguing at dinner.