How to pronounce schoolwork
Say it like SKOOL-wurk. Schoolwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOOL-wurk.
What does schoolwork mean?
- Work done for school, including both in class and as homework.“I'm 40, but now that I'm back going for my degree I'm swamped with schoolwork.”
Where does schoolwork come from?
From school + work.
Questions about saying schoolwork
How do you pronounce schoolwork?
Say SKOOL-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolwork?
Schoolwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · wurk.
Is schoolwork 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 /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/ (SKOOL-wurk).