How to pronounce workmen
Say it like WURK-mun. Workmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workmen 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 workmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-mun.
What does workmen mean?
- plural of workman How to pronounce workman
Words that rhyme with workmen
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Words that sound like workmen
Questions about saying workmen
How do you pronounce workmen?
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 workmen?
Workmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · mun.
Is workmen 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).
What words sound the same as workmen?
Workmen sounds the same as workman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.