How to pronounce woodroof
Say it like WUUD-roof. Woodroof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- roof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodroof 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.
- roofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of woodroof
American and British speakers say woodroof in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊdˌruf/ in the US and /ˈwʊdˌruːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUD-roof.
What does woodroof mean?
- A small, sweet-smelling herb, Galium odoratum, once used for flavoring wine
Questions about saying woodroof
How do you pronounce woodroof?
Say WUUD-roof. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdˌruf/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdˌruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodroof?
Woodroof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · roof.
Do Americans and Brits say woodroof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊdˌruf/ and the British form is /ˈwʊdˌruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.