How to pronounce sawdust
Say it like SAW-duhst. Sawdust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- duhst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sawdust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sawdust
American and British speakers say sawdust in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔˌdʌst/ in the US and /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-duhst.
What does sawdust mean?
- The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.
- To sprinkle with sawdust.
Where does sawdust come from?
From saw + dust.
Questions about saying sawdust
How do you pronounce sawdust?
Say SAW-duhst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔˌdʌst/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sawdust?
Sawdust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · duhst.
Do Americans and Brits say sawdust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔˌdʌst/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.