How to pronounce flintwork
Say it like FLIN-twurk. Flintwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈflɪntwɝk/FLIN-twurk
UK British/ˈflɪntwɜːk/FLIN-twurk
- FLIN
- twurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flintwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- twurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of flintwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIN-twurk.
What does flintwork mean?
noun
- work with flint
- decorative flint facing
Where does flintwork come from?
From flint + -work.
Questions about saying flintwork
How do you pronounce flintwork?
Say FLIN-twurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪntwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈflɪntwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flintwork?
Flintwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN). Broken into parts: FLIN · twurk.
Is flintwork 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 /ˈflɪntwɜːk/ (FLIN-twurk).