How to pronounce harewood
Say it like HAIR-wuud. Harewood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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US American/ˈhɛrˌwʊd/HAIR-wuud
UK British/ˈhɛəwʊd/HAIR-wud
- HAIR
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harewood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay 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 harewood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-wud.
What does harewood mean?
noun
- stained sycamore maple wood, used in cabinet making
Questions about saying harewood
How do you pronounce harewood?
Say HAIR-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harewood?
Harewood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · wuud.
Is harewood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛəwʊd/ (HAIR-wud).