How to pronounce worked
Say it like WURKT. Worked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɝkt/WURKT
UK British/wɜːkt/WURKT
- WURKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of worked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURKT.
What does worked mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of work How to pronounce work
- Designed or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree.
- Processed in a particular way; prepared via labor.
- Decorated or embellished; embroidered.
Questions about saying worked
How do you pronounce worked?
Say WURKT. The American pronunciation is /wɝkt/. In British English it is /wɜːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worked?
Worked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURKT.
Is worked 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 /wɜːkt/ (WURKT).