How to pronounce workspace
Say it like WURK-spays. Workspace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- spays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workspace 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.
- spaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of workspace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-spays.
What does workspace mean?
- An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.
- A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others.
- An empty portion of the screen or window that serves as a container for other windows or objects.
Where does workspace come from?
From work + space.
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Questions about saying workspace
How do you pronounce workspace?
Say WURK-spays. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workspace?
Workspace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · spays.
Is workspace 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 /ˈwɜːkˌspeɪs/ (WURK-spays).