How to Pronounce Wood

To pronounce "wood", say WOOD — one syllable, IPA /wʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wood”

"wood" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: would — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wood mean?

noun

  1. The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

    “There was lots of wood on the beach.”

  2. The wood of a particular species of tree.

    “Teak is much used for outdoor benches, but a number of other woods are also suitable, such as ipé, redwood, etc.”

verb

  1. To cover or plant with trees.
  2. To hide behind trees.

Synonyms

timberwood lot

Words that rhyme with wood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstood

Related words

forestwoodywoodenwoodwindforestrytimbercopsewoodland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wood"?▾

"Wood" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wood" is /wʊd/.

What does "wood" mean?▾

Wood: The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

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