How to pronounce woodwose
Say it like WUUD-wohz. Woodwose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- wohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodwose 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.
- wohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of woodwose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WUUD-wohz.
What does woodwose mean?
- A wild man of the woods; a faun or satyr, or a representation of such a being in heraldry or other decoration.
Where does woodwose come from?
From Middle English wodwo, from Old English wuduwāsa.
Questions about saying woodwose
How do you pronounce woodwose?
Say WUUD-wohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊdwoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈwʊdwəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodwose?
Woodwose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · wohz.
Is woodwose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwʊdwəʊz/ (WUUD-wohz).