How to pronounce peckawood
Say it like PEK-uh-wud. Peckawood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- uh
- wud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peckawood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of peckawood
American and British speakers say peckawood in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛkəwʊd/ in the US and /ˈpɛkəwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-uh-wud.
What does peckawood mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of peckerwood (“white person”).
Where does peckawood come from?
From its non-rhotic pronunciation.
Questions about saying peckawood
How do you pronounce peckawood?
Say PEK-uh-wud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkəwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkəwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peckawood?
Peckawood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · uh · wud.
Do Americans and Brits say peckawood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛkəwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈpɛkəwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.