How to pronounce coworker
Say it like koh-WUR-ker. Coworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- koh
- WUR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. 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 coworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-WUR-ker.
What does coworker mean?
- Somebody with whom one works.“He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments.”
Where does coworker come from?
From co- + worker.
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Words that rhyme with coworker
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Questions about saying coworker
How do you pronounce coworker?
Say koh-WUR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈwɜːkər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coworker?
Coworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: koh · WUR · ker.
Is coworker 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 /ˌkəʊˈwɜːkər/ (koh-WUR-ker).