How to pronounce mineworkers
Say it like MYNE-wur-kerz. Mineworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- wur
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineworkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mineworkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYNE-wur-kuz.
What does mineworkers mean?
- plural of mineworker How to pronounce mineworker
Questions about saying mineworkers
How do you pronounce mineworkers?
Say MYNE-wur-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineworkers?
Mineworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · wur · kerz.
Is mineworkers 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 /ˈmaɪnˌwɜːkəz/ (MYNE-wur-kuz).