How to pronounce leadwork
Say it like LED-wurk. Leadwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leadwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of leadwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LED-wurk.
What does leadwork mean?
- fittings made from lead (the metal)
- small square-shaped decorations of closely-worked basket stitch.
Where does leadwork come from?
From lead + work.
Questions about saying leadwork
How do you pronounce leadwork?
Say LED-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛˌdwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈlɛˌdwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leadwork?
Leadwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · wurk.
Is leadwork 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 /ˈlɛˌdwɜːk/ (LED-wurk).