How to Pronounce Workaholic

To pronounce "workaholic", say WORK-ah-ol-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

WORK-ah-ol-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “workaholic”

"workaholic" has 4 syllables: work-ah-ol-ic. It rhymes with melancholic and vitriolic, if that helps it stick.

What does workaholic mean?

noun

  1. A person who feels compelled to work excessively.

    “All workaholics should move to Hong Kong, where working hours average over 50 per week.”

adjective

  1. In the nature or manner of a workaholic.

Words that rhyme with workaholic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholicvitriolicbucolicfrolichyperbolicsymbolicbollockparabolicrollickhydraulicmetabolicpollock

Related words

workoholicworkalcoholiclifeaholicsleepaholicergomaniaccraftaholicwordaholiccookaholic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "workaholic"?▾

"Workaholic" has 4 syllables: work · ah · ol · ic.

What does "workaholic" mean?▾

Workaholic: A person who feels compelled to work excessively.

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