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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'w' sound by rounding your lips.
Move to the 'ɜr' sound, which is pronounced with a relaxed tongue and slightly open mouth.
End with the 'k' sound by closing the back of your throat.
pronouncing as two syllables (wo-rik)
softening the 'r' (wek)
exaggerating the 'k' sound (work-k)
Start with the 'w' sound by rounding your lips.
Move to the 'ɜː' sound, keeping your tongue higher and mouth open.
End with a soft 'k' sound by closing the back of your throat.
pronouncing as two syllables (wo-erk)
softening the 'r' too much (wek)
overemphasizing the 'w' sound (w-ork)
Yes, 'work' has only one syllable.
Relax your tongue, keep your mouth slightly open, and do not round your lips.
No, the 'k' should be soft, not strongly pronounced.
Tasks or activities for earning money.
/ˈwɜrkər/
A person who does work.
/ˈwɜrkpleɪs/
The place where you do your job.
/riˈwɜrk/
To do something again to improve it.
- 'worker' has two syllables.
- 'workplace' emphasizes the second syllable.
- 'rework' starts with an additional 'ri' sound.
Keep your tongue relaxed when saying the 'ɜr' sound.
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