woodpile
/ˈwʊdpʌɪl/
US pronunciation
American sound/ˈwʊdpʌɪl/
woodpile
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Stress
- 1st syllable stress
- Vowel
- Short i vowel
- Ending
- Final e often stays silent
wood - pile -> woodpile
Myanmar meaning
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- ‘This is one of the busiest times of the year, what with Whit weekend and the good weather.’
- ‘Historically the carnival replaced the Whit walks and was held in Deepdale because that's where the majority of the West Indian population lived.’
- ‘Today is Whit Monday and a bank holiday and, as I said I would, I am taking my little cousin to see Finding Nemo.’
- ‘On Whit Monday, June 7, 1965 the excursion from Preston to York stopped off at Skipton, Ilkley and Otley - the last time a train visited the town.’
- ‘A lot of the houses had their power restored by 7.30 Sunday evening, with the remainder reconnected by 11 am on Whit Monday.’
- ‘The fact that Griffin's pranks occur during Whit Monday adds a humorous irony to a day of celebration and gaiety.’
- ‘The annual giant auction will be held on Whit Monday, at Ardscoil Rath Iomghain.’
- ‘He has been a dedicated member, who hardly missed a rehearsal and took part in trips abroad and Saddleworth's famous Whit Friday band contest.’
- ‘From Whit Monday onwards Ash Street had been flooded five times, said the Herald.’
- ‘The winners will progress to the National Finals in Donegal next Whit weekend.’
- ‘It gave the lucky owner a fully inclusive 24-hour steam train trip to the capital and back on Whit Saturday, 15 June 1935.’
- ‘The dispute concerns the retention of Whit Monday as a public holiday, and the strike has been set for May 16.’
- ‘These photos will be taken over the Whit Bank Holiday Weekend, which is from Friday, June 3 to Monday, June 6.’
- ‘The Christian holidays of Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Whit Monday are celebrated, and occur on different dates each year.’
- ‘It also mentions that at Bowness Gala on Whit Thursday, May 17, 1883, there were 35 prizes.’
- ‘Saddleworth gained revenge for Whit Friday's derby defeat at Greenfield with an eight-wicket Saturday victory.’
- ‘Rochdale's best of brass marched into Saddleworth and came home with several prizes in the annual Whit Friday band contests.’
- ‘A recent survey, published by the daily Le Parisien, showed that two-thirds of French people were against giving up their Whit Monday day off.’
- ‘The citizens of York delighted in the brilliant weather, which was enjoyed for the Whit Monday holiday.’
- ‘The service will mark Whit Sunday, and the beginning of Christian Aid week.’
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