How to pronounce widowhood
Say it like WID-oh-huud. Widowhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID).
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- WID
- oh
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widowhood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- huudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of widowhood
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WID-oh-huud.
What does widowhood mean?
- The state or period of being a widow or widower.
Where does widowhood come from?
From Middle English widwehede, equivalent to widow + -hood.
Questions about saying widowhood
How do you pronounce widowhood?
Say WID-oh-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪdoʊhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪdəʊhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widowhood?
Widowhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID). Broken into parts: WID · oh · huud.
Is widowhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwɪdəʊhʊd/ (WID-oh-huud).