To pronounce "donkeywork", say DONK-eyw-ork — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"donkeywork" has 3 syllables: donk-eyw-ork.
noun
“Why does everyone else get the interesting work while I have to do all the donkey work?”
"Donkeywork" has 3 syllables: donk · eyw · ork.
Donkeywork: Hard, boring, routine work.
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