How do you pronounce "plywood"?

In American English: /ˈplaɪˌwʊd/ (PLEYE-wuud). In British English: /plˈaɪwʊd/ (PL-eyew). In Canadian English: /ˈplaɪˌwʊd/ (PLEYE-wuud). In Australian English: /plˈaɪwʊd/ (PL-eyew).

Is "plywood" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplaɪˌwʊd/ (PLEYE-wuud), while in British English it's /plˈaɪwʊd/ (PL-eyew).

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plywood

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/ˈplaɪˌwʊd/

PLEYE-wuud

Syllable Breakdown

plaɪply·wʊdwood

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