How to pronounce patchworks
Say it like PACH-wurks. Patchworks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH).
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- PACH
- wurks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patchworks 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.
- wurksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of patchworks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PACH-wurks.
What does patchworks mean?
- plural of patchwork How to pronounce patchwork
- third-person singular simple present indicative of patchwork How to pronounce patchwork
Questions about saying patchworks
How do you pronounce patchworks?
Say PACH-wurks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætʃˌwɝks/. In British English it is /ˈpætʃˌwɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patchworks?
Patchworks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH). Broken into parts: PACH · wurks.
Is patchworks 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 /ˈpætʃˌwɜːks/ (PACH-wurks).