How to Pronounce Schoolwork

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “schoolwork”

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

What does schoolwork mean?

noun

  1. Work done for school, including both in class and homework.

    “I'm 40, but now that I'm back going for my degree I'm swamped with schoolwork.”

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Words that rhyme with schoolwork

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smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkecirqueshirkgroundwork

Related words

homeworkstudiesschoolclassworkseatworkbookworkworkbookschoolbook

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schoolwork"?▾

"Schoolwork" has 2 syllables: schoolw · ork.

What is the IPA transcription of "schoolwork"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schoolwork" is /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/.

What does "schoolwork" mean?▾

Schoolwork: Work done for school, including both in class and homework.

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