To pronounce "groundwork", say GROUNDW-ork — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"groundwork" has 2 syllables: groundw-ork. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.
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“The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.”
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"Groundwork" has 2 syllables: groundw · ork.
Groundwork: The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
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