How to pronounce woold
Say it like WOOLD. Woold is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOOLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of woold
American and British speakers say woold in essentially the same way: /wuld/ in the US and /wuːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOOLD.
What does woold mean?
- To wind a chain or rope around in order to strengthen (especially a mast or yard).
Where does woold come from?
From Dutch woelde, past participle of woelen.
Words that rhyme with woold
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Questions about saying woold
How do you pronounce woold?
Say WOOLD. The American pronunciation is /wuld/. In British English it is /wuːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woold?
Woold is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOOLD.
Do Americans and Brits say woold the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wuld/ and the British form is /wuːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.