How to pronounce workstock
Say it like WURK-stok. Workstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- stok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workstock 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.
- stokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of workstock
- 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-stok.
What does workstock mean?
- Working animals; often specifically draft animals, contrasted with other livestock used by humans to provide animal products such as milk, eggs, and hides.
Where does workstock come from?
From work + stock; compare livestock.
Questions about saying workstock
How do you pronounce workstock?
Say WURK-stok. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkstɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workstock?
Workstock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · stok.
Is workstock 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 /ˈwɜːkstɒk/ (WURK-stok).