How to Pronounce "greasewood"
word
ˈɡɹiˌswʊd
GREES-wuud
ˈɡɹiːswʊd
GREES-wood
Definition
A small, tough desert shrub with slender branches and tiny leaves, often found in the arid regions of North America.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹiˌswʊd
British English
ˈɡɹiːswʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREES-wuud
UK
GREES-wood
Listen in Context
The greasewood grows in dry, sandy soils.
Many animals find shelter under the greasewood.
People sometimes use greasewood for firewood.
If you're driving through the desert, you'll see lots of greasewood along the road.