To pronounce "work-shy", say WORKSHY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
work-shy
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WORKSHY
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"work-shy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with workshy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: workshy — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“Workshy benefits claimants should stop watching daytime television and get a job.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Work-shy" has one syllable.
Work-shy: Disinclined to work; lazy.
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