How to pronounce woodyard
Say it like WUUD-yard. Woodyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- yard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodyard 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.
- yardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of woodyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUD-yahd.
What does woodyard mean?
- A yard where wood is stored and processed.
Where does woodyard come from?
From wood + yard.
Questions about saying woodyard
How do you pronounce woodyard?
Say WUUD-yard. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊˌdjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈwʊˌdjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodyard?
Woodyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · yard.
Is woodyard 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 /ˈwʊˌdjɑːd/ (WUUD-yahd).