How to pronounce farmworker
Say it like FARM-wur-ker. Farmworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM).
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- FARM
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farmworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 farmworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHM-wur-kuh.
What does farmworker mean?
- A person who works on a farm, especially a hired hand.
Where does farmworker come from?
From farm + worker.
Questions about saying farmworker
How do you pronounce farmworker?
Say FARM-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrmˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːmˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farmworker?
Farmworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM). Broken into parts: FARM · wur · ker.
Is farmworker 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 /ˈfɑːmˌwɜːkə/ (FAHM-wur-kuh).