How to pronounce caseworker
Say it like KAY-swur-ker. Caseworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkeɪˌswɝkɚ/KAY-swur-ker
UK British/ˈkeɪˌswɜːkə/KAY-swur-kuh
- KAY
- swur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caseworker 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.
- swurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caseworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAY-swur-kuh.
What does caseworker mean?
noun
- A social worker.
- Someone who makes casework; someone who builds wooden furniture.
Where does caseworker come from?
From case + worker.
Questions about saying caseworker
How do you pronounce caseworker?
Say KAY-swur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪˌswɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪˌswɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caseworker?
Caseworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · swur · ker.
Is caseworker 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 /ˈkeɪˌswɜːkə/ (KAY-swur-kuh).