How to pronounce waxworking
Say it like WAK-swer-king. Waxworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- swer
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxworking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- swerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waxworking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAK-swur-king.
What does waxworking mean?
- the creation of waxworks.
Questions about saying waxworking
How do you pronounce waxworking?
Say WAK-swer-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækswɚkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwækswɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxworking?
Waxworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · swer · king.
Is waxworking 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 /ˈwækswɜːkɪŋ/ (WAK-swur-king).