How to say would in American English
Use the simple guide "wood" and compare it with US IPA /wʊd/.
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How to pronounce would
Learn how to pronounce would in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
wood
3. IPA transcription
/wʊd/
4. Syllables
would
5. Stress
wood
6. Native-language tips
wood
- The l is silent. Would sounds like wood.
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FAQ
What is the IPA for would?
A common IPA transcription is /wʊd/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in would?
The stress guide is wood.