How to Pronounce "earthward"
word
ˈɜrθwɚd
URTH-werd
ˈɜːθwəd
URTH-wuhd
Definition
In the direction of the Earth; moving or pointing toward the Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɜrθwɚd
British English
ˈɜːθwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URTH-werd
UK
URTH-wuhd
Listen in Context
The spaceship turned earthward after its mission.
Meteorites sometimes fall earthward from space.
The satellite began moving earthward.
After the engine failed, the capsule drifted slowly earthward.