How to pronounce webwork
Say it like WEB-wurk. Webwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB).
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- WEB
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Webwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of webwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEB-wurk.
What does webwork mean?
- A net or web; something structured or interlinked in a weblike manner.
Where does webwork come from?
From web + work.
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Questions about saying webwork
How do you pronounce webwork?
Say WEB-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛbˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈwɛbˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in webwork?
Webwork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB). Broken into parts: WEB · wurk.
Is webwork 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 /ˈwɛbˌwɜːk/ (WEB-wurk).