Iceward is a term that refers to the icy condition of an area. Its pronunciation is /ˈaɪs wərd/ where the first syllable /aɪs/ is pronounced as in the word 'ice' and the second syllable /wərd/ is pronounced as in 'word'. The spelling of iceward follows the traditional English spelling rules where 'ice' represents the sound /aɪs/ and 'ward' represents the sound /wərd/. This word is commonly used in polar regions where icy conditions are prevalent throughout the year.