How to pronounce metalworkers
Say it like MET-ul-wur-kerz. Metalworkers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- wur
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metalworkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metalworkers
- 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-kuz.
What does metalworkers mean?
- plural of metalworker How to pronounce metalworker
Questions about saying metalworkers
How do you pronounce metalworkers?
Say MET-ul-wur-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metalworkers?
Metalworkers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul · wur · kerz.
Is metalworkers 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 /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkəz/ (MET-ul-wur-kuz).