How to pronounce woodruff
Say it like WUUD-ruf. Woodruff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- ruf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodruff 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.
- rufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of woodruff
American and British speakers say woodruff in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊdrəf/ in the US and /ˈwʊdrʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUD-ruf.
What does woodruff mean?
- Galium odoratum, an aromatic herb.
Where does woodruff come from?
From Old English wudurofe, from wudu (“wood”) + rofe, of uncertain meaning and origin.
Questions about saying woodruff
How do you pronounce woodruff?
Say WUUD-ruf. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdrəf/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdrʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodruff?
Woodruff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · ruf.
Do Americans and Brits say woodruff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊdrəf/ and the British form is /ˈwʊdrʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.