How to pronounce openwork
Say it like OH-pun-wurk. Openwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce openwork. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OH
- pun
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Openwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of openwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-pun-wurk.
What does openwork mean?
- Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.
- A quarry; an open cut.
Where does openwork come from?
From open + work.
Questions about saying openwork
How do you pronounce openwork?
Say OH-pun-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpənwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpənwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in openwork?
Openwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · pun · wurk.
Is openwork 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 /ˈəʊpənwɜːk/ (OH-pun-wurk).