How to pronounce Woodstock
Say it like WUUD-stok. Woodstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- stok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodstock 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.
- stokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Woodstock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WUUD-stok.
What does Woodstock mean?
- A small settlement near Kaniere and Hokitika, West Coast region, New Zealand.
Where does Woodstock come from?
From Old English wudu (“wood”) + stoc (“dwelling”).
Questions about saying Woodstock
How do you pronounce Woodstock?
Say WUUD-stok. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdˌstɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdˌstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Woodstock?
Woodstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · stok.
Is Woodstock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwʊdˌstɒk/ (WUUD-stok).