How to pronounce touchwood
Say it like tuhch-WUUD. Touchwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUUD).
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- tuhch
- WUUD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touchwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- WUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of touchwood
American and British speakers say touchwood in essentially the same way: /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/ in the US and /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuhch-WUUD.
What does touchwood mean?
- Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.
Where does touchwood come from?
Apparently from touch + wood, but perhaps the first element is derived from torch.
Words that rhyme with touchwood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of touchwood.
Questions about saying touchwood
How do you pronounce touchwood?
Say tuhch-WUUD. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/. In British English it is /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touchwood?
Touchwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUUD). Broken into parts: tuhch · WUUD.
Do Americans and Brits say touchwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/ and the British form is /ˌtʌtʃˈwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.