How to pronounce rework
Say it like ree-WURK. Rework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WURK).
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- ree
- WURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- WURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of rework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-WURK.
What does rework mean?
- The act of redoing, correcting, or rebuilding.
- Taking unsaleable food and using it in the manufacture of other food.
- Something redone, corrected or rebuilt.“They received the rework back from the shop.”
- To redo, correct, or rebuild.“You'll have to rework the crank assembly to incorporate the changes.”
Where does rework come from?
From re- + work.
Words that rhyme with rework
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Questions about saying rework
How do you pronounce rework?
Say ree-WURK. The American pronunciation is /riˈwɝk/. In British English it is /riˈwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rework?
Rework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WURK). Broken into parts: ree · WURK.
Is rework 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 /riˈwɜːk/ (ree-WURK).