How to pronounce workflow
Say it like WURK-floh. Workflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌfloʊ/WURK-floh
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌfləʊ/WURK-floh
- WURK
- floh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workflow 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.
- flohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of workflow
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WURK-floh.
What does workflow mean?
noun
- The flowrate at which a flow of work takes place.“streamline the workflow”
- A process or procedure by which tasks are completed. It may be defined by a flowchart with actors, actions, results, decisions, and action paths.
Where does workflow come from?
From work + flow.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- work flow
Questions about saying workflow
How do you pronounce workflow?
Say WURK-floh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌfloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌfləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workflow?
Workflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · floh.
Is workflow 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 /ˈwɜːkˌfləʊ/ (WURK-floh).