How to pronounce workstation
Say it like WURK-stay-shun. Workstation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- stay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workstation 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.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of workstation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-stay-shun.
What does workstation mean?
- A desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics.
- An area, at a workplace, for a single worker.
Where does workstation come from?
From work + station.
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Questions about saying workstation
How do you pronounce workstation?
Say WURK-stay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workstation?
Workstation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · stay · shun.
Is workstation 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 /ˈwɜːkˌsteɪʃən/ (WURK-stay-shun).