English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Work Pronunciation
Work is pronounced WURK, IPA /ˈwɝk/.
WURK
US /ˈwɝk/ · UK /ˈwɜːk/
Syllables: WURK (1 syllable)
noun and verb: Activity done to achieve a result, especially as a job.
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Work in a Sentence
- She leaves for work before seven.
- The lift does not work on Sundays.
- There is a week of work left on the roof.
Common Mispronunciations of Work
Not WALK
Work and walk are a stubborn pair. This one uses the central vowel of her; walk uses the open aw of law, and its l is silent.
Not WOH-erk
One syllable. Splitting the or into two parts is common among learners and immediately noticeable.
Tip: Rhyme it with jerk and lurk. Word, work, and world share the same vowel.
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