Derward is a name that is spelled phonetically as "dərwərd". It comprises two syllables, with the first syllable being formed by the schwa sound "/ə/", followed by the consonant blend "rw" and ending with the vowel sound "ə". The second syllable begins with the consonant "d", followed by the vowel "e" and ends with the consonant "rd". The unique spelling of Derward results from the combination of these phonetic sounds.