How to pronounce coworkers
Say it like koh-WUR-kerz. Coworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- koh
- WUR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coworkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coworkers
- 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-kuz.
What does coworkers mean?
- plural of coworker How to pronounce coworker
Questions about saying coworkers
How do you pronounce coworkers?
Say koh-WUR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coworkers?
Coworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: koh · WUR · kerz.
Is coworkers 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 /ˌkəʊˈwɜːkəz/ (koh-WUR-kuz).