How to pronounce rockwood
Say it like ROK-wuud. Rockwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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US American/ˈrɑkˌwʊd/ROK-wuud
UK British/ˈrɒkˌwʊd/ROK-wuud
- ROK
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay 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 rockwood
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-wuud.
What does rockwood mean?
noun
- ligniform asbestos
- fossil wood
Where does rockwood come from?
From rock + wood.
Questions about saying rockwood
How do you pronounce rockwood?
Say ROK-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockwood?
Rockwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · wuud.
Is rockwood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒkˌwʊd/ (ROK-wuud).