How to pronounce workplaces
Say it like WURK-play-siz. Workplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- play
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workplaces 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of workplaces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-play-siz.
What does workplaces mean?
- plural of workplace How to pronounce workplace
Questions about saying workplaces
How do you pronounce workplaces?
Say WURK-play-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌpleɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌpleɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workplaces?
Workplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · play · siz.
Is workplaces 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 /ˈwɜːkˌpleɪsɪz/ (WURK-play-siz).