How to pronounce woodworker
Say it like WUUD-wur-ker. Woodworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD).
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- WUUD
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woodworker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woodworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUD-wur-kuh.
What does woodworker mean?
- A person skilled at woodworking.
Where does woodworker come from?
From wood + worker.
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Questions about saying woodworker
How do you pronounce woodworker?
Say WUUD-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊˌdwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊˌdwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woodworker?
Woodworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUD). Broken into parts: WUUD · wur · ker.
Is woodworker 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 /ˈwʊˌdwɜːkə/ (WUUD-wur-kuh).