How to pronounce piecework
Say it like PEE-swurk. Piecework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpiˌswɝk/PEE-swurk
UK British/ˈpiːˌswɜːk/PEE-swurk
- PEE
- swurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piecework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- swurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of piecework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEE-swurk.
What does piecework mean?
noun
- Alternative form of piece work.
Questions about saying piecework
How do you pronounce piecework?
Say PEE-swurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌswɝk/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌswɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piecework?
Piecework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · swurk.
Is piecework 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 /ˈpiːˌswɜːk/ (PEE-swurk).