How to pronounce heartwood
Say it like HART-wuud. Heartwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of heartwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-wuud.
What does heartwood mean?
- The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.
Where does heartwood come from?
From heart + wood.
Questions about saying heartwood
How do you pronounce heartwood?
Say HART-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartwood?
Heartwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · wuud.
Is heartwood 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 /ˈhɑːtˌwʊd/ (HAHT-wuud).