How to pronounce spadework
Say it like SPAY-dwurk. Spadework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- dwurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spadework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dwurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of spadework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAY-dwurk.
What does spadework mean?
- Work done by digging with a spade.
- Work done in preparation for something else.“There's a lot of spadework to be done before the scheme can be implemented.”
Where does spadework come from?
From spade + work.
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Questions about saying spadework
How do you pronounce spadework?
Say SPAY-dwurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪˌdwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪˌdwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spadework?
Spadework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · dwurk.
Is spadework 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 /ˈspeɪˌdwɜːk/ (SPAY-dwurk).