How to Pronounce "greenwood"
word
ˈɡɹinˌwʊd
GREEN-wuud
ɡɹˈiːnwʊd
green-WUUD
Definition
A greenwood is a forest or group of trees that are lush, leafy, and usually not yet fully matured. The word can also mean freshly cut wood that is still green and not yet dry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹinˌwʊd
British English
ɡɹˈiːnwʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-wuud
UK
green-WUUD
Listen in Context
We walked through the greenwood on our hike.
The greenwood is full of birds and animals.
Carpenters avoid using greenwood because it is still wet.
The old legend says heroes hid deep in the greenwood.