How to pronounce workers
Say it like WUR-kerz. Workers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of workers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kuz.
What does workers mean?
- plural of worker How to pronounce worker
Words that sound like workers
- worker's
Questions about saying workers
How do you pronounce workers?
Say WUR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workers?
Workers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kerz.
Is workers 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 /ˈwɜːkəz/ (WUR-kuz).
What words sound the same as workers?
Workers sounds the same as worker's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.