How to pronounce workshop
Say it like WURK-shop. Workshop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- shop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workshop 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.
- shopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of workshop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WURK-shop.
What does workshop mean?
- small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
- a brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solving
Where does workshop come from?
From work + shop.
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Questions about saying workshop
How do you pronounce workshop?
Say WURK-shop. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌʃɑp/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌʃɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workshop?
Workshop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · shop.
Is workshop 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 /ˈwɜːkˌʃɒp/ (WURK-shop).