How to pronounce workweek
Say it like WUR-kweek. Workweek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- kweek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workweek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kweekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workweek
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kweek.
What does workweek mean?
- The range of days of the week that are normally worked.
Where does workweek come from?
From work + week.
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Questions about saying workweek
How do you pronounce workweek?
Say WUR-kweek. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝˌkwik/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːˌkwiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workweek?
Workweek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kweek.
Is workweek 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 /ˈwɜːˌkwiːk/ (WUR-kweek).