How to pronounce artwork
Say it like AR-twurk. Artwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- twurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- twurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of artwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-twurk.
What does artwork mean?
- photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication“the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book”
Where does artwork come from?
From art + -work.
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Questions about saying artwork
How do you pronounce artwork?
Say AR-twurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌtwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈɑːˌtwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artwork?
Artwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · twurk.
Is artwork pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːˌtwɜːk/ (AH-twurk).