How to pronounce workyard
Say it like WUR-kyard. Workyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkjɑrd/WUR-kyard
UK British/ˈwɜːkjɑːd/WUR-kyahd
- WUR
- kyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workyard 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.
- kyardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of workyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kyahd.
What does workyard mean?
noun
- A yard where physical labour is carried out.
Where does workyard come from?
From work + yard.
Questions about saying workyard
How do you pronounce workyard?
Say WUR-kyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workyard?
Workyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kyard.
Is workyard 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 /ˈwɜːkjɑːd/ (WUR-kyahd).