How to pronounce woodcarver
Say it like WUUD-kar-ver. Woodcarver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- kar
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodcarver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woodcarver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUD-kah-vuh.
What does woodcarver mean?
- a person who is skilled at woodcarving
Where does woodcarver come from?
From wood + carver.
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Questions about saying woodcarver
How do you pronounce woodcarver?
Say WUUD-kar-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdˌkɑrvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdˌkɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodcarver?
Woodcarver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · kar · ver.
Is woodcarver 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 /ˈwʊdˌkɑːvə/ (WUUD-kah-vuh).