How to pronounce outwork
Say it like ow-TWURK. Outwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/aʊˈtwɝk/ow-TWURK
UK British/aʊˈtwɜːk/ow-TWURK
- ow
- TWURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TWURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ow-TWURK.
What does outwork mean?
verb
- To work more, faster, or harder than (someone else).“A few may be able to outsmart him, but no one can outwork him.”
- A minor, subsidiary fortification built beyond the main limits of fortification.“Beyond the castle, scattered outworks offered some protection for the farther-flung peasants.”
- Agricultural work done outdoors in the fields.
Where does outwork come from?
From out- + work.
Words that rhyme with outwork
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outwork.
Questions about saying outwork
How do you pronounce outwork?
Say ow-TWURK. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtwɝk/. In British English it is /aʊˈtwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwork?
Outwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWURK). Broken into parts: ow · TWURK.
Is outwork 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 /aʊˈtwɜːk/ (ow-TWURK).