Number of syllables in the word 'awkward'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word awkward.
- No of syllables in awkward : 2
- Divide syllables in awkward : awk-ward
More about the word - awkward
- noun
- Definition : Someone or something that is awkward.
- adjective
- Synonyms : clumsy, lubberly, ungraceful, unhandy, maladroit
- Definition : Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- Definition : Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- Definition : Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- Definition : Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
- adverb
- Definition : In a backwards direction.
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