How to pronounce workman
Say it like WURK-mun. Workman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of workman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-mun.
What does workman mean?
- A man who labors for wages.
- An artisan or craftsman.
Where does workman come from?
From Middle English werkman, from Old English weorcmann (“workman”), from Proto-West Germanic *werkamann, from Proto-Germanic *werkamann- (“workman”), equivalent to work + -man.
Questions about saying workman
How do you pronounce workman?
Say WURK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkmən/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workman?
Workman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · mun.
Is workman 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 /ˈwɜːkmən/ (WURK-mun).