How to pronounce woodpeckers
Say it like WUUD-pek-erz. Woodpeckers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- pek
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodpeckers 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.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woodpeckers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUD-pek-uz.
What does woodpeckers mean?
- plural of woodpecker How to pronounce woodpecker
Questions about saying woodpeckers
How do you pronounce woodpeckers?
Say WUUD-pek-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdˌpɛkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodpeckers?
Woodpeckers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · pek · erz.
Is woodpeckers 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 /ˈwʊdˌpɛkəz/ (WUUD-pek-uz).