How to pronounce brassworker
Say it like BRAS-wer-ker. Brassworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS).
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- BRAS
- wer
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brassworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- werGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of brassworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAH-swur-kuh.
What does brassworker mean?
- A person who manufactures or shapes brass.
Where does brassworker come from?
From brass + worker.
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Questions about saying brassworker
How do you pronounce brassworker?
Say BRAS-wer-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræˌswɚkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɑːˌswɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brassworker?
Brassworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS). Broken into parts: BRAS · wer · ker.
Is brassworker 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 /ˈbrɑːˌswɜːkə/ (BRAH-swur-kuh).