How to pronounce mineworker
Say it like MYNE-wur-ker. Mineworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 mineworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYNE-wur-kuh.
What does mineworker mean?
- One who works in a mine.
Where does mineworker come from?
From mine + worker.
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Questions about saying mineworker
How do you pronounce mineworker?
Say MYNE-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineworker?
Mineworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · wur · ker.
Is mineworker 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 /ˈmaɪnˌwɜːkə/ (MYNE-wur-kuh).