How to pronounce peckerwood
Say it like PEK-er-wud. Peckerwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- er
- wud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peckerwood 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of peckerwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEK-uh-wud.
What does peckerwood mean?
- A woodpecker.
- A peckerwood sawmill.
- A white (male) inmate, especially one who is racist or who is a member of a race-based prison gang.
Where does peckerwood come from?
Inversion of woodpecker.
Questions about saying peckerwood
How do you pronounce peckerwood?
Say PEK-er-wud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkɚwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkəwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peckerwood?
Peckerwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · er · wud.
Is peckerwood 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 /ˈpɛkəwʊd/ (PEK-uh-wud).