How to pronounce tilework
Say it like TYLE-wurk. Tilework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYLE).
- TYLE
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilework pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of tilework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYLE-wurk.
What does tilework mean?
- The arrangement of tiles on a surface.“Their bathroom renovation contractor did some beautiful tilework in their master bath.”
Where does tilework come from?
From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).
Questions about saying tilework
How do you pronounce tilework?
Say TYLE-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪlˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪlˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilework?
Tilework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYLE). Broken into parts: TYLE · wurk.
Is tilework 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 /ˈtaɪlˌwɜːk/ (TYLE-wurk).