How to Pronounce Fieldwork

To pronounce "fieldwork", say FIELDW-ork — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfildwɝk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfildwɝk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fieldwork”

"fieldwork" has 2 syllables: fieldw-ork. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.

What does fieldwork mean?

noun

  1. Work done out in the fields as opposed to that done elsewhere on the farm (e.g., barn, house, outbuildings, office).
  2. Work done out in the real world rather than in controlled conditions

    “That well Bob set up last weekend was some good fieldwork.”

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Words that rhyme with fieldwork

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkecirqueshirkgroundwork

Related words

fieldterraingroundon-siteoutreachgroundworklegworkwork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fieldwork"?▾

"Fieldwork" has 2 syllables: fieldw · ork.

What is the IPA transcription of "fieldwork"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fieldwork" is /ˈfildwɝk/.

What does "fieldwork" mean?▾

Fieldwork: Work done out in the fields as opposed to that done elsewhere on the farm (e.g., barn, house, outbuildings, office).

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