How to pronounce workpiece
Say it like WURK-pees. Workpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌpis/WURK-pees
UK British/ˈwɜːkpiːs/WURK-pees
- WURK
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workpiece 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.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workpiece
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-pees.
What does workpiece mean?
noun
- A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.“Make sure the workpiece is properly secured in the chuck before turning on the lathe.”
Where does workpiece come from?
From work (noun) + piece (noun), a calque of German Werkstück (“piece of work; object being worked on”).
Questions about saying workpiece
How do you pronounce workpiece?
Say WURK-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workpiece?
Workpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · pees.
Is workpiece 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 /ˈwɜːkpiːs/ (WURK-pees).