How to pronounce workforce
Say it like WURK-fors. Workforce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌfɔrs/WURK-fors
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌfɔːs/WURK-faws
- WURK
- fors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workforce 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.
- forsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of workforce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-faws.
What does workforce mean?
noun
- the force of workers available
Where does workforce come from?
From work + force.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying workforce
How do you pronounce workforce?
Say WURK-fors. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌfɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌfɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workforce?
Workforce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · fors.
Is workforce 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 /ˈwɜːkˌfɔːs/ (WURK-faws).