How to pronounce metalwork
Say it like MET-ul-wurk. Metalwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metalwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of metalwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-ul-wurk.
What does metalwork mean?
- Objects made of metal.“The local blacksmith made all the metalwork for this reconstructed old house.”
- The act of shaping metal, metalworking.
Where does metalwork come from?
From metal + -work.
Questions about saying metalwork
How do you pronounce metalwork?
Say MET-ul-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metalwork?
Metalwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul · wurk.
Is metalwork 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 /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːk/ (MET-ul-wurk).