How to pronounce withstood
Say it like with-STUUD. Withstood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUUD).
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- with
- STUUD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withstood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- withKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of withstood
American and British speakers say withstood in essentially the same way: /wɪθˈstʊd/ in the US and /wɪðˈstʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: with-STUUD.
What does withstood mean?
- simple past and past participle of withstand How to pronounce withstand
Words that rhyme with withstood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of withstood.
Questions about saying withstood
How do you pronounce withstood?
Say with-STUUD. The American pronunciation is /wɪθˈstʊd/. In British English it is /wɪðˈstʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withstood?
Withstood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUUD). Broken into parts: with · STUUD.
Do Americans and Brits say withstood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪθˈstʊd/ and the British form is /wɪðˈstʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.