How to pronounce workaround
Say it like WUR-kuh-ROWND. Workaround has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
- WUR
- kuh
- ROWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workaround 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.
- ROWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of workaround
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kuh-rownd.
What does workaround mean?
- A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
- A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.
- An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.
Where does workaround come from?
From work + around.
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Questions about saying workaround
How do you pronounce workaround?
Say WUR-kuh-ROWND. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkəˈraʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkəraʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workaround?
Workaround has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kuh · ROWND.
Is workaround 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 /ˈwɜːkəraʊnd/ (WUR-kuh-rownd).