How to pronounce dogwood
Say it like DAWG-wuud. Dogwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWGSay 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 dogwood
American and British speakers say dogwood in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-wud.
What does dogwood mean?
- Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel.
- The wood of such trees and shrubs.
- A wood or tree similar to this genus, used in different parts of the world.
Where does dogwood come from?
From dag + wood, from dag (“a sharp object”).
Questions about saying dogwood
How do you pronounce dogwood?
Say DAWG-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogwood?
Dogwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say dogwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.