How to pronounce underwoods
Say it like UHN-der-wuudz. Underwoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- wuudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underwoods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wuudzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of underwoods
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-wuudz.
What does underwoods mean?
- plural of underwood How to pronounce underwood
Questions about saying underwoods
How do you pronounce underwoods?
Say UHN-der-wuudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌwʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌwʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underwoods?
Underwoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · wuudz.
Is underwoods pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌndəˌwʊdz/ (UHN-duh-wuudz).