How to pronounce telework
Say it like TEL-uh-wurk. Telework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɛləwɝk/TEL-uh-wurk
UK British/ˈtɛləwɜːk/TEL-uh-wurk
- TEL
- uh
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wurkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of telework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh-wurk.
What does telework mean?
verb
- To telecommute.
- remote work, telecommuting, employment as a teleworker.
Where does telework come from?
From tele- + work.
Questions about saying telework
How do you pronounce telework?
Say TEL-uh-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telework?
Telework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · wurk.
Is telework 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 /ˈtɛləwɜːk/ (TEL-uh-wurk).