How to pronounce daywork
Say it like DAY-wurk. Daywork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdeɪwɝk/DAY-wurk
UK British/ˈdeɪwɜːk/DAY-wurk
- DAY
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daywork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of daywork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-wurk.
What does daywork mean?
noun
- Work carried out or paid for on a daily basis; day labour.
- Work done during the day; specifically, the cover-work carried out by someone involved in intelligence work, as opposed to their secret activities.
Where does daywork come from?
From Middle English daywork, daywerk, from Old English dæġweorc, from Proto-West Germanic *dagawerk, from Proto-Germanic *dagawerką.
Questions about saying daywork
How do you pronounce daywork?
Say DAY-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daywork?
Daywork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · wurk.
Is daywork 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 /ˈdeɪwɜːk/ (DAY-wurk).