How to pronounce dreamworker
Say it like DREEM-wur-ker. Dreamworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM).
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- DREEM
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wurGive 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 dreamworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DREEM-wur-kuh.
What does dreamworker mean?
- A person who attempts to discover the deeper meaning that might be contained in his or her own, or another person's, dreams.
Where does dreamworker come from?
From dream + worker.
Questions about saying dreamworker
How do you pronounce dreamworker?
Say DREEM-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamworker?
Dreamworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM). Broken into parts: DREEM · wur · ker.
Is dreamworker 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 /ˈdriːmˌwɜːkə/ (DREEM-wur-kuh).