How to pronounce reworking
Say it like ree-WUR-king. Reworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- ree
- WUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reworking 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.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reworking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-WUR-king.
What does reworking mean?
- present participle and gerund of rework How to pronounce rework
- An act in which something is reworked.
Words that rhyme with reworking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reworking.
Questions about saying reworking
How do you pronounce reworking?
Say ree-WUR-king. The American pronunciation is /riˈwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reworking?
Reworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: ree · WUR · king.
Is reworking 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 /riˈwɜːkɪŋ/ (ree-WUR-king).