How to pronounce woof
Say it like WOOF. Woof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of woof
American and British speakers say woof in essentially the same way: /wuf/ in the US and /wuːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOOF.
What does woof mean?
- The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
- A woven fabric; also, the texture of a fabric.
- The thread or yarn used to form the weft of woven fabric; the fill, the weft.
- To place (yarns) crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp in a loom.
- To interweave (something) with another thing; to weave (several things) together.
- Used to indicate the sound of a dog barking, or something resembling it.
- Used to express strong physical attraction for someone.
Where does woof come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with woof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of woof.
Questions about saying woof
How do you pronounce woof?
Say WOOF. The American pronunciation is /wuf/. In British English it is /wuːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woof?
Woof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOOF.
Do Americans and Brits say woof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wuf/ and the British form is /wuːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.