How to Pronounce Dogwood

To pronounce "dogwood", say DOGW-ood — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒɡwʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɒɡwʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dogwood”

"dogwood" has 2 syllables: dogw-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does dogwood mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel
  2. The wood of such trees and shrubs.

Words that rhyme with dogwood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstood

Related words

cornelosiertwigpanicledredbenteasterncornus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dogwood"?▾

"Dogwood" has 2 syllables: dogw · ood.

What is the IPA transcription of "dogwood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dogwood" is /ˈdɒɡwʊd/.

What does "dogwood" mean?▾

Dogwood: Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel

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