How to pronounce casework
Say it like KAY-swurk. Casework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- swurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- swurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of casework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAY-swurk.
What does casework mean?
- Any type of work done on an individual case, such as a legal case or a client case in social services.“Most of her time is spent on casework, rather than research.”
- The work of an MP or other politician to help or advocate for constituents who have problems.
- Boxlike or box-shaped woodwork or manufactured, boxed furniture.
Where does casework come from?
From case + work.
Questions about saying casework
How do you pronounce casework?
Say KAY-swurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪˌswɝk/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪˌswɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casework?
Casework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · swurk.
Is casework 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 /ˈkeɪˌswɜːk/ (KAY-swurk).