How to pronounce millworker
Say it like MIL-wor-ker. Millworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- wor
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- worKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of millworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIL-waw-kuh.
What does millworker mean?
- One who works in a mill.
Where does millworker come from?
From mill + worker.
Questions about saying millworker
How do you pronounce millworker?
Say MIL-wor-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlwɔrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlwɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millworker?
Millworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · wor · ker.
Is millworker 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 /ˈmɪlwɔːkə/ (MIL-waw-kuh).