How to Pronounce "sawdust"
word
ˈsɔˌdəst
SAW-duhst
sˈɔːdʌst
SAW-dust
Definition
Tiny pieces of wood that are left over after cutting, sanding, or drilling wood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔˌdəst
British English
sˈɔːdʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAW-duhst
UK
SAW-dust
Listen in Context
There is sawdust all over the floor after building the table.
The carpenter swept up the sawdust with a broom.
Some animals sleep on sawdust in their cages.
The workshop always smells like fresh sawdust.