How to pronounce workwear
Say it like WURK-wair. Workwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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- WURK
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workwear 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.
- wairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of workwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-wair.
What does workwear mean?
- Clothes designed to be worn while working, especially in a physically demanding job.
Where does workwear come from?
From work + -wear.
Questions about saying workwear
How do you pronounce workwear?
Say WURK-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workwear?
Workwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · wair.
Is workwear 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 /ˈwɜːkwɛə/ (WURK-wair).