How to pronounce wickerwork
Say it like WIK-er-werk. Wickerwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- er
- werk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickerwork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- werkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wickerwork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIK-uh-wurk.
What does wickerwork mean?
- A thing or things made of wicker.
- The craft of making things out of wicker.
Where does wickerwork come from?
From wicker + -work (“made of specified material”).
Questions about saying wickerwork
How do you pronounce wickerwork?
Say WIK-er-werk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkɚwɚk/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkəwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickerwork?
Wickerwork has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · er · werk.
Is wickerwork 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 /ˈwɪkəwɜːk/ (WIK-uh-wurk).