How to Pronounce "onward and upward"
expression
AWN-wurd and UHP-wurd
ON-wuhd and UP-wuhd
Definition
Used to express encouragement to keep making progress and to keep moving forward in life, especially after a challenge or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔnwɝd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈəpwɝd
British English
ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈænd/ /ˈʌpwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN-wurd and UHP-wurd
UK
ON-wuhd and UP-wuhd
Listen in Context
After losing the game, the coach told the team, "Onward and upward!"
We finished the project. Now, onward and upward to the next challenge!
Life is full of changes. Remember, onward and upward.
Well, we didn’t get the promotion, but it’s onward and upward from here.