How to pronounce steelworks
Say it like STEEL-wurks. Steelworks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL).
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- STEEL
- wurks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steelworks 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.
- wurksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of steelworks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEEL-wurks.
What does steelworks mean?
- A place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped.
Where does steelworks come from?
From steel + works.
Questions about saying steelworks
How do you pronounce steelworks?
Say STEEL-wurks. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilˌwɝks/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlˌwɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steelworks?
Steelworks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL). Broken into parts: STEEL · wurks.
Is steelworks 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 /ˈstiːlˌwɜːks/ (STEEL-wurks).