How to Pronounce Worker

To pronounce "worker", say WORK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜː.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɜː.kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “worker”

"worker" has 2 syllables: work-er. It rhymes with shirker and metalworker, if that helps it stick.

What does worker mean?

noun

  1. A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.
  2. A nonreproductive social insect, such as ant, bee, termite, or wasp.

Synonyms

laborerlabourer

Words that rhyme with worker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shirkermetalworkercoworkersmirkerlurkerjerkerfarmworkerwoodworkercaseworkerdockworkermineworkerhomeworker

Related words

doerproletarianproleactorlabourerlaborerjourneymanworkman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worker"?▾

"Worker" has 2 syllables: work · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "worker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worker" is /ˈwɜː.kə/.

What does "worker" mean?▾

Worker: A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

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