How to pronounce driftwood
Say it like DRIFT-wuud. Driftwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIFT).
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- DRIFT
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Driftwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of driftwood
American and British speakers say driftwood in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIFT-wuud.
What does driftwood mean?
- Floating wood that drifts with the current of a body of water.
- Such a piece of wood that has been cast ashore.
Where does driftwood come from?
From drift + wood.
Questions about saying driftwood
How do you pronounce driftwood?
Say DRIFT-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in driftwood?
Driftwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIFT). Broken into parts: DRIFT · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say driftwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪftˌwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.