How to pronounce steelworker
Say it like STEEL-wur-ker. Steelworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL).
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- STEEL
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steelworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steelworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEEL-wur-kuh.
What does steelworker mean?
- A person who works in a steel mill.“The steelworkers went on strike that year, and so did the autoworkers.”
- A person employed to build steel structures.“The steelworkers and electricians went on strike, halting construction.”
Where does steelworker come from?
From steel + worker.
Questions about saying steelworker
How do you pronounce steelworker?
Say STEEL-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steelworker?
Steelworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL). Broken into parts: STEEL · wur · ker.
Is steelworker 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 /ˈstiːlˌwɜːkə/ (STEEL-wur-kuh).