How to Pronounce Woody

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

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Letters

/ˈwʊdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “woody”

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

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

What does woody mean?

noun

  1. An early station wagon or estate car in which the rear portion of the car's bodywork is made of wood, often associated with Southern California surfing culture.
  2. A wooden rollercoaster; an amusement ride whose rails are overlaid upon a wooden track.

adjective

  1. Covered in woods; wooded.
  2. Belonging to the woods; sylvan.

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Words that rhyme with woody

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodiehoodiewoodiehoodydunwoody

Related words

woodsywoodedarboraceousarboreouswoodligneoussuffrutescentoaken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "woody"?▾

"Woody" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "woody"?▾

The IPA transcription of "woody" is /ˈwʊdi/.

What does "woody" mean?▾

Woody: An early station wagon or estate car in which the rear portion of the car's bodywork is made of wood, often associated with Southern California surfing culture.

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