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How to pronounce would
/wʊd/ British English
WUD
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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WOOLD
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WUD
My tip
The l is silent. It sounds exactly like wood.
In a sentence
What would your wish be?
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: WUD.
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Questions
How do you pronounce would?
In British English, would is pronounced /wʊd/. Say it like this: WUD. The l is silent. It sounds exactly like wood.
How many syllables are in would?
When you say it, would has 1 syllable: WUD.
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