How to pronounce teamwork
Say it like TEEM-wurk. Teamwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM).
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- TEEM
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teamwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of teamwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEEM-wurk.
What does teamwork mean?
- The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.
Where does teamwork come from?
From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).
Questions about saying teamwork
How do you pronounce teamwork?
Say TEEM-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtimˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈtiːmˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teamwork?
Teamwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM). Broken into parts: TEEM · wurk.
Is teamwork 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 /ˈtiːmˌwɜːk/ (TEEM-wurk).