How to Pronounce Workaround

To pronounce "workaround", say WORK-ar-ound — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “workaround”

"workaround" has 3 syllables: work-ar-ound.

What does workaround mean?

noun

  1. A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.
  2. A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.

Synonyms

kludgekluge

Related words

solveresolvesettlingsettlementresolvingalternatealternativeresolution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "workaround"?▾

"Workaround" has 3 syllables: work · ar · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "workaround"?▾

The IPA transcription of "workaround" is /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/.

What does "workaround" mean?▾

Workaround: A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.

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