How to pronounce earthwork
Say it like UR-thwurk. Earthwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- thwurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thwurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of earthwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-thwurk.
What does earthwork mean?
- Any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.
Where does earthwork come from?
From earth + work. First attested in the 1630s.
Questions about saying earthwork
How do you pronounce earthwork?
Say UR-thwurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthwork?
Earthwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · thwurk.
Is earthwork 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 /ˈɜːθwɜːk/ (UR-thwurk).