How to pronounce framework
Say it like FRAYM-wurk. Framework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAYM).
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- FRAYM
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Framework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of framework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRAYM-wurk.
What does framework mean?
- a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process“the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems”
- the underlying structure“providing a factual framework for future research”“it is part of the fabric of society”
- a structure supporting or containing something
Where does framework come from?
From frame + work.
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Questions about saying framework
How do you pronounce framework?
Say FRAYM-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪmˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in framework?
Framework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAYM). Broken into parts: FRAYM · wurk.
Is framework 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 /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk/ (FRAYM-wurk).