How to pronounce deadwood
Say it like DED-wuud. Deadwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
- DED
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of deadwood
American and British speakers say deadwood in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛˌdwʊd/ in the US and /ˈdɛdwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-wuud.
What does deadwood mean?
- Dead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.
- People or things judged to be superfluous to an organization or project.
- Money not realized by exiting a winning pump trade too early.
Where does deadwood come from?
From dead + wood.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- deadfall
- fifth wheel
Words that rhyme with deadwood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deadwood.
Questions about saying deadwood
How do you pronounce deadwood?
Say DED-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛˌdwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadwood?
Deadwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say deadwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛˌdwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.