How to pronounce workfare
Say it like WURK-fair. Workfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌfɛr/WURK-fair
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌfɛə/WURK-fair
- WURK
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workfare 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.
- fairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of workfare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-fair.
What does workfare mean?
noun
- A form of welfare in which people are required to work as a condition of receiving aid
Where does workfare come from?
Blend of work + welfare.
Questions about saying workfare
How do you pronounce workfare?
Say WURK-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workfare?
Workfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · fair.
Is workfare 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 /ˈwɜːkˌfɛə/ (WURK-fair).