how to pronounce sawdust

/ˈsɔː.dʌst/

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sawdust is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sawdust in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… seawater sawdust in the water around the …”

meanings of sawdust

noun:

The fine particles (dust) of wood created by sawing.

verb:

To sprinkle with sawdust.

sawdust frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sawdust occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.