How to Pronounce Worked

To pronounce "worked", say WORK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /wɜːkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɜːkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “worked”

"worked" has 2 syllables: work-ed. It rhymes with irked and smirked, if that helps it stick.

What does worked mean?

verb

  1. To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

    “He’s working in a bar.”

  2. To effect by gradual degrees.

    “he worked his way through the crowd”

adjective

  1. Designed or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree.
  2. Wrought.

Words that rhyme with worked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

irkedsmirkedjerkedburkedlurkedreworkedshirkedoverworkedperkedquirkedclerkednetworked

Related words

jobemploymentworkplaceairtaddressoperatefunctiondeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worked"?▾

"Worked" has 2 syllables: work · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "worked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worked" is /wɜːkt/.

What does "worked" mean?▾

Worked: To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

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