How to pronounce woodcutter
Say it like WUUD-kuht-er. Woodcutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- kuht
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodcutter 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.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woodcutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WUUD-kuht-uh.
What does woodcutter mean?
- A person who cuts down trees, especially as an occupation; a lumberjack.
- A person who cuts wood.
- A person who makes woodcuts.
Where does woodcutter come from?
From wood + cutter.
Questions about saying woodcutter
How do you pronounce woodcutter?
Say WUUD-kuht-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdˌkʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdˌkʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodcutter?
Woodcutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · kuht · er.
Is woodcutter 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 /ˈwʊdˌkʌtə/ (WUUD-kuht-uh).