How to pronounce workaholic
Say it like wur-kuh-HAH-lik. Workaholic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH).
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- wur
- kuh
- HAH
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workaholic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of workaholic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wur-kuh-HOL-ik.
What does workaholic mean?
- A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.“All workaholics should move to Hong Kong, where working hours average over 50 per week.”
- In the nature or manner of a workaholic.
Where does workaholic come from?
From work + -aholic.
Words that rhyme with workaholic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of workaholic.
Questions about saying workaholic
How do you pronounce workaholic?
Say wur-kuh-HAH-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɝkəˈhɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workaholic?
Workaholic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH). Broken into parts: wur · kuh · HAH · lik.
Is workaholic 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 /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/ (wur-kuh-HOL-ik).