How to pronounce workmanship
Say it like WURK-mun-ship. Workmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workmanship 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of workmanship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-mun-ship.
What does workmanship mean?
- The skill of an artisan or craftsman.
- The quality of something made by an artisan or craftsman.
Where does workmanship come from?
From Middle English werkmanschipe, equivalent to workman + -ship.
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Questions about saying workmanship
How do you pronounce workmanship?
Say WURK-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkmənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkmənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workmanship?
Workmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · mun · ship.
Is workmanship 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 /ˈwɜːkmənˌʃɪp/ (WURK-mun-ship).