How to pronounce metalworking
Say it like MET-ul-wur-king. Metalworking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- wur
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metalworking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metalworking
- 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-king.
What does metalworking mean?
- The art and craft of shaping metal.“metalworking industry”
Where does metalworking come from?
From metal + working.
Questions about saying metalworking
How do you pronounce metalworking?
Say MET-ul-wur-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metalworking?
Metalworking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul · wur · king.
Is metalworking 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 /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkɪŋ/ (MET-ul-wur-king).