How to pronounce workmanlike
Say it like WURK-man-lyke. Workmanlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌmænˌlaɪk/WURK-man-lyke
UK British/ˈwɜːkmənlaɪk/WURK-mun-lyke
- WURK
- man
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workmanlike 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of workmanlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-mun-lyke.
What does workmanlike mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a workman.
- Done competently but without flair.
- Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman.
Where does workmanlike come from?
From workman + -like.
Questions about saying workmanlike
How do you pronounce workmanlike?
Say WURK-man-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌmænˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkmənlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workmanlike?
Workmanlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · man · lyke.
Is workmanlike 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 /ˈwɜːkmənlaɪk/ (WURK-mun-lyke).