How to pronounce steelworkers
Say it like STEEL-wur-kerz. Steelworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL).
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- STEEL
- wur
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steelworkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steelworkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEEL-wur-kuz.
What does steelworkers mean?
- plural of steelworker How to pronounce steelworker
Questions about saying steelworkers
How do you pronounce steelworkers?
Say STEEL-wur-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilˌwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlˌwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steelworkers?
Steelworkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL). Broken into parts: STEEL · wur · kerz.
Is steelworkers 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 /ˈstiːlˌwɜːkəz/ (STEEL-wur-kuz).