How to pronounce workbench
Say it like WURK-bench. Workbench has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌbɛntʃ/WURK-bench
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌbɛntʃ/WURK-bench
- WURK
- bench
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workbench pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- benchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of workbench
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-bench.
What does workbench mean?
noun
- A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
- A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
Where does workbench come from?
From work + bench.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- work bench
- bench
Questions about saying workbench
How do you pronounce workbench?
Say WURK-bench. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌbɛntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌbɛntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workbench?
Workbench has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · bench.
Is workbench 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 /ˈwɜːkˌbɛntʃ/ (WURK-bench).