How to pronounce worksheet
Say it like WURK-sheet. Worksheet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkˌʃit/WURK-sheet
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌʃiːt/WURK-sheet
- WURK
- sheet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worksheet 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.
- sheetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of worksheet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-sheet.
What does worksheet mean?
noun
- A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and the answers are recorded.
- A sheet of paper listing work that is completed, to be completed or in progress.
- To teach or assess by means of worksheets.
Where does worksheet come from?
From work + sheet. First use appears c.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying worksheet
How do you pronounce worksheet?
Say WURK-sheet. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌʃit/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌʃiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worksheet?
Worksheet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · sheet.
Is worksheet 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 /ˈwɜːkˌʃiːt/ (WURK-sheet).