How to pronounce woodworking
Say it like WUUD-wur-king. Woodworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- wur
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodworking 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of woodworking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUD-wur-king.
What does woodworking mean?
- The crafts of carpentry, cabinet making and related skills of making things from wood.
- present participle and gerund of woodwork How to pronounce woodwork
Where does woodworking come from?
From wood + working.
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Questions about saying woodworking
How do you pronounce woodworking?
Say WUUD-wur-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊˌdwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊˌdwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodworking?
Woodworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · wur · king.
Is woodworking 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 /ˈwʊˌdwɜːkɪŋ/ (WUUD-wur-king).