How to pronounce workiversary
Say it like WUR-kih-vur-suh-ree. Workiversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- kih
- vur
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workiversary 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workiversary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kih-vur-suh-ree.
What does workiversary mean?
- The anniversary of beginning employment.
Where does workiversary come from?
Blend of work + anniversary.
Questions about saying workiversary
How do you pronounce workiversary?
Say WUR-kih-vur-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkɪˌvɝsəri/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkɪˌvɜːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workiversary?
Workiversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kih · vur · suh · ree.
Is workiversary 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 /ˈwɜːkɪˌvɜːsəri/ (WUR-kih-vur-suh-ree).