How to pronounce teakwood
Say it like TEE-kwuud. Teakwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- kwuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teakwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of teakwood
American and British speakers say teakwood in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌkwʊd/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌkwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-kwuud.
What does teakwood mean?
- Wood of a teak tree.
- An item of craftsmanship made from teak.
- A wooded area with many teak trees.
Where does teakwood come from?
From teak + wood.
Questions about saying teakwood
How do you pronounce teakwood?
Say TEE-kwuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌkwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌkwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teakwood?
Teakwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · kwuud.
Do Americans and Brits say teakwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌkwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌkwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.