How to pronounce brushwood
Say it like BRUHSH-wuud. Brushwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of brushwood
American and British speakers say brushwood in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHSH-wuud.
What does brushwood mean?
- Branches and twigs fallen from trees and shrubs.
- Small trees and shrubs.
Where does brushwood come from?
From brush + wood.
Questions about saying brushwood
How do you pronounce brushwood?
Say BRUHSH-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushwood?
Brushwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say brushwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.