How to pronounce bentwood
Say it like BENT-wud. Bentwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bentwood. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BENT
- wud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bentwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of bentwood
American and British speakers say bentwood in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛntwʊd/ in the US and /ˈbɛntwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BENT-wud.
What does bentwood mean?
- Lengths of wood that have been made pliable by heating with steam and then bent into the appropriate shape (to make furniture, ships' hulls, etc.).
- An object, especially a piece of furniture, made from bentwood.
Where does bentwood come from?
From bent + wood.
Questions about saying bentwood
How do you pronounce bentwood?
Say BENT-wud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛntwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛntwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bentwood?
Bentwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENT). Broken into parts: BENT · wud.
Do Americans and Brits say bentwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛntwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛntwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.