The spelling of the word "Sowards" is relatively straightforward once you understand the basic English phonetic system. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "o" sound as in "hot", while the second syllable is pronounced with the long "a" sound as in "fate". This results in the IPA transcription of [ˈsɑw.ɚdz]. The spelling of the word Sowards follows standard English phonetics and is derived from the Old English word "se weard", meaning "the guard" or "the trustee".