How to pronounce workie
Say it like WUR-kee. Workie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workie 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kee.
What does workie mean?
- An intern.
- A worker, especially a manual laborer.
Where does workie come from?
From work (noun) + -ie (suffix forming colloquial nouns denoting persons associated with the words to which they are affixed).
Words that rhyme with workie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of workie.
Questions about saying workie
How do you pronounce workie?
Say WUR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝki/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workie?
Workie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kee.
Is workie 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 /ˈwɜːki/ (WUR-kee).