How to pronounce patchwork
Say it like PACH-wurk. Patchwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH).
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- PACH
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patchwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of patchwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PACH-wurk.
What does patchwork mean?
- A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
- Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.“Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life.”
- To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
- To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.
Where does patchwork come from?
From patch + work.
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Questions about saying patchwork
How do you pronounce patchwork?
Say PACH-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætʃˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈpætʃˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patchwork?
Patchwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH). Broken into parts: PACH · wurk.
Is patchwork 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 /ˈpætʃˌwɜːk/ (PACH-wurk).