How to pronounce workaholics
Say it like wur-kuh-HAH-liks. Workaholics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH).
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- wur
- kuh
- HAH
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workaholics 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.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of workaholics
- 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-iks.
What does workaholics mean?
- plural of workaholic How to pronounce workaholic
Questions about saying workaholics
How do you pronounce workaholics?
Say wur-kuh-HAH-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɝkəˈhɑlɪks/. In British English it is /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workaholics?
Workaholics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH). Broken into parts: wur · kuh · HAH · liks.
Is workaholics 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 /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪks/ (wur-kuh-HOL-iks).