How to Pronounce "woodpecker"
word
ˈwʊdˌpɛkɝ
WOOD-pek-er
wˈʊdpɛkɐ
WOOD-pek-uh
Definition
A woodpecker is a type of bird known for pecking holes in tree trunks with its strong beak to find insects or create nests.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊdˌpɛkɝ
British English
wˈʊdpɛkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOOD-pek-er
UK
WOOD-pek-uh
Listen in Context
The woodpecker lives in the forest.
A woodpecker makes holes in trees.
I saw a woodpecker in the park yesterday.
You can sometimes hear a woodpecker tapping early in the morning.