How to pronounce networks
Say it like NET-wurks. Networks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- wurks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Networks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wurksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of networks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NET-wurks.
What does networks mean?
- plural of network How to pronounce network“The Internet is a large network of networks.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of network How to pronounce network
Words that sound like networks
- network's
Questions about saying networks
How do you pronounce networks?
Say NET-wurks. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌtwɝks/. In British English it is /ˈnɛˌtwɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in networks?
Networks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · wurks.
Is networks 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 /ˈnɛˌtwɜːks/ (NET-wurks).
What words sound the same as networks?
Networks sounds the same as network's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.