How to pronounce corkwood
Say it like KORK-wuud. Corkwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORK).
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- KORK
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corkwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of corkwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWK-wuud.
What does corkwood mean?
- Annona glabra, a plant found in the West Indies.
- Commiphora angolensis or sand corkwood, a shrub species growing mainly in Angola and Namibia.
- Duboisia spp., found in Australia.
Where does corkwood come from?
From cork + wood.
Questions about saying corkwood
How do you pronounce corkwood?
Say KORK-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corkwood?
Corkwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORK). Broken into parts: KORK · wuud.
Is corkwood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːkˌwʊd/ (KAWK-wuud).