How to pronounce beadwork
Say it like BEE-dwurk. Beadwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- dwurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beadwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dwurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of beadwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-dwurk.
What does beadwork mean?
- Decorative work involving beads.
Where does beadwork come from?
From bead + work.
Questions about saying beadwork
How do you pronounce beadwork?
Say BEE-dwurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌdwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌdwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beadwork?
Beadwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · dwurk.
Is beadwork 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 /ˈbiːˌdwɜːk/ (BEE-dwurk).