How to pronounce workout
Say it like WUR-kowt. Workout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝˌkaʊt/WUR-kowt
UK British/ˈwɜːˌkaʊt/WUR-kowt
- WUR
- kowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of workout
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kowt.
What does workout mean?
noun
- the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit“the doctor recommended regular exercise”“he did some exercising”
Where does workout come from?
Deverbal from work out.
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Questions about saying workout
How do you pronounce workout?
Say WUR-kowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝˌkaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːˌkaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workout?
Workout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kowt.
Is workout 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 /ˈwɜːˌkaʊt/ (WUR-kowt).