To pronounce "roadwork", say ROADW-ork — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"roadwork" has 2 syllables: roadw-ork. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.
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“The traffic jam was caused by roadwork being done during rush hour.”
“The athlete needed to get home early to do his roadwork before it got too dark to be safe.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Roadwork" has 2 syllables: roadw · ork.
Roadwork: The construction or maintenance done to roads.
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