How to pronounce workhorses
Say it like WURK-hor-siz. Workhorses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- hor
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workhorses 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.
- horGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of workhorses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-haw-siz.
What does workhorses mean?
- plural of workhorse How to pronounce workhorse
Questions about saying workhorses
How do you pronounce workhorses?
Say WURK-hor-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌhɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌhɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workhorses?
Workhorses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · hor · siz.
Is workhorses 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 /ˈwɜːkˌhɔːsɪz/ (WURK-haw-siz).