How to pronounce workweeks
Say it like WUR-kweeks. Workweeks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- kweeks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workweeks 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.
- kweeksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of workweeks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kweeks.
What does workweeks mean?
- plural of workweek How to pronounce workweek
Questions about saying workweeks
How do you pronounce workweeks?
Say WUR-kweeks. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝˌkwiks/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːˌkwiːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workweeks?
Workweeks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kweeks.
Is workweeks 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 /ˈwɜːˌkwiːks/ (WUR-kweeks).