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wood
Definition:
(nou) the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees (nou) the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area (nou) United States film actress (1938-1981) (nou) English conductor (1869-1944) (nou) English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887) (nou) United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942) (nou) any wind instrument other than the brass instruments (nou) a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head
Phonetic Transcription:
wʊd
Examples:
All wood in a tree is first formed as sapwood.
The mighty trees of Ironwood are the strongest wood in the world.
It is for the wood nymph or dryad, who lived in oak trees.
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Common mistakes of wood pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wood" as /wʊd/ instead of /wʊd/ (US) or /wʊd/ (UK). This can lead to confusion with words like "would". Tip: Focus on the short "oo" sound, similar to "book".
- Overemphasizing the "w": Beginners may pronounce "wood" with an exaggerated "w" sound, making it /wʊd/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "w" soft and smooth, blending it seamlessly into the vowel sound.
- Incorrectly stressing the syllable: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "wood" as /wʊd/. This is incorrect since "wood" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "wood" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the first sound.
- Confusing "wood" with "would": Learners sometimes mix up these two words, pronouncing "wood" as /wʊd/ (like "would"). This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Neglecting the final "d": Some may drop the final "d" sound entirely, saying "woo" instead of "wood". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly at the end, as it is essential for correct pronunciation.