How to pronounce devilwood
Say it like DEV-ul-wuud. Devilwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
- DEV
- ul
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devilwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of devilwood
American and British speakers say devilwood in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV-ul-wuud.
What does devilwood mean?
- A tree (Cartrema americana, formerly Osmanthus americanus), allied to the European olive.
Where does devilwood come from?
From devil + wood.
Questions about saying devilwood
How do you pronounce devilwood?
Say DEV-ul-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devilwood?
Devilwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · ul · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say devilwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛvəlˌwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.