How to pronounce workplace
Say it like WURK-plays. Workplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workplace 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.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of workplace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-plays.
What does workplace mean?
- a place where work is done“he arrived at work early today”
Where does workplace come from?
From work + place.
Questions about saying workplace
How do you pronounce workplace?
Say WURK-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workplace?
Workplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · plays.
Is workplace 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 /ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs/ (WURK-plays).