How to pronounce brickwork
Say it like BRIK-wurk. Brickwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK).
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- BRIK
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brickwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of brickwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRIK-wurk.
What does brickwork mean?
- A structure, or portion of a structure, that is made out of bricks.
- The quality of the construction of a brick structure.
Where does brickwork come from?
From brick + -work.
Questions about saying brickwork
How do you pronounce brickwork?
Say BRIK-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪkwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪkwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brickwork?
Brickwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK). Broken into parts: BRIK · wurk.
Is brickwork 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 /ˈbrɪkwɜːk/ (BRIK-wurk).