How to pronounce groundwork
Say it like GROWN-dwurk. Groundwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN).
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- GROWN
- dwurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dwurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of groundwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROWN-dwurk.
What does groundwork mean?
- The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.“The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.”
Where does groundwork come from?
From ground + work.
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Questions about saying groundwork
How do you pronounce groundwork?
Say GROWN-dwurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊnˌdwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊnˌdwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundwork?
Groundwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN). Broken into parts: GROWN · dwurk.
Is groundwork 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 /ˈɡraʊnˌdwɜːk/ (GROWN-dwurk).