How to pronounce workmanly
Say it like WURK-mun-lee. Workmanly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkmənli/WURK-mun-lee
UK British/ˈwɜːkmənli/WURK-mun-lee
- WURK
- mun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workmanly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workmanly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-mun-lee.
What does workmanly mean?
adjective
- Befitting a workman; skilful; workmanlike.
- Befitting a workman; in skilful or workmanlike manner.
Where does workmanly come from?
From workman + -ly.
Questions about saying workmanly
How do you pronounce workmanly?
Say WURK-mun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkmənli/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkmənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workmanly?
Workmanly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · mun · lee.
Is workmanly 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 /ˈwɜːkmənli/ (WURK-mun-lee).