How to pronounce classwork
Say it like KLAS-wurk. Classwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of classwork
- 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: KLAH-swurk.
What does classwork mean?
- That part of a scholar's work that is done in class.
Where does classwork come from?
From class + work.
Questions about saying classwork
How do you pronounce classwork?
Say KLAS-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæˌswɝk/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːˌswɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classwork?
Classwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · wurk.
Is classwork 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 /ˈklɑːˌswɜːk/ (KLAH-swurk).