How to pronounce workaday
Say it like WUR-kuh-day. Workaday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkəˌdeɪ/WUR-kuh-day
UK British/ˈwɜːkədeɪ/WUR-kuh-day
- WUR
- kuh
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workaday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of workaday
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kuh-day.
What does workaday mean?
adjective
- Suitable for everyday use.
- Mundane or commonplace.
Where does workaday come from?
Middle English werkedei, from Old Norse virkr dagr (“working day”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying workaday
How do you pronounce workaday?
Say WUR-kuh-day. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkəˌdeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkədeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workaday?
Workaday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kuh · day.
Is workaday 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 /ˈwɜːkədeɪ/ (WUR-kuh-day).