How to pronounce redwood
Say it like RED-wuud. Redwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay 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 redwood
American and British speakers say redwood in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌwʊd/ in the US and /ˈrɛdwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-wud.
What does redwood mean?
- A tree of the species Sequoia sempervirens.“This redwood deck will last forever.”
- Any of the evergreen conifers belonging to the genus Sequoia in the wide sense.
- Wood of the species Sequoia sempervirens.“This planter is made of redwood.”
Where does redwood come from?
From red + wood.
Words that rhyme with redwood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redwood.
Questions about saying redwood
How do you pronounce redwood?
Say RED-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redwood?
Redwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say redwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.