How to pronounce woodnymph
Say it like WUUD-nimf. Woodnymph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- nimf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodnymph 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.
- nimfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of woodnymph
American and British speakers say woodnymph in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊdnɪmf/ in the US and /ˈwʊdnɪmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUD-nimf.
What does woodnymph mean?
- A nymph residing in a forest, a dryad.
- A hummingbird of the genus Thalurania.
Where does woodnymph come from?
From wood + nymph.
Questions about saying woodnymph
How do you pronounce woodnymph?
Say WUUD-nimf. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdnɪmf/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdnɪmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodnymph?
Woodnymph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · nimf.
Do Americans and Brits say woodnymph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊdnɪmf/ and the British form is /ˈwʊdnɪmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.