How to pronounce metalworker
Say it like MET-ul-wur-ker. Metalworker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metalworker 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metalworker
- 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-wur-kuh.
What does metalworker mean?
- A person who shapes metal.
Where does metalworker come from?
From metal + worker.
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Questions about saying metalworker
How do you pronounce metalworker?
Say MET-ul-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metalworker?
Metalworker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul · wur · ker.
Is metalworker 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 /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkə/ (MET-ul-wur-kuh).