How to pronounce hazelwood
Say it like HAY-zul-wuud. Hazelwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- zul
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazelwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep 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 hazelwood
American and British speakers say hazelwood in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-zul-wuud.
What does hazelwood mean?
- The wood of the hazel.
Where does hazelwood come from?
From hazel + wood.
Questions about saying hazelwood
How do you pronounce hazelwood?
Say HAY-zul-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazelwood?
Hazelwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · zul · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say hazelwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzəlˌwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.