How to pronounce cottonwoods
Say it like KOT-un-wuudz. Cottonwoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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- KOT
- un
- wuudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottonwoods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuudzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of cottonwoods
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-un-wuudz.
What does cottonwoods mean?
- plural of cottonwood How to pronounce cottonwood
Questions about saying cottonwoods
How do you pronounce cottonwoods?
Say KOT-un-wuudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtənˌwʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtənˌwʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottonwoods?
Cottonwoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · un · wuudz.
Is cottonwoods pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒtənˌwʊdz/ (KOT-un-wuudz).