How to Pronounce Workers

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɜː.kəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “workers”

"workers" has 2 syllables: work-ers. It rhymes with shirkers and caseworkers, if that helps it stick.

What does workers 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 workers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shirkerscaseworkersmetalworkerscoworkersdockworkershomeworkersmineworkersfarmworkerslurkerspaperworkerssteelworkerswoodworkers

Related words

doerproletarianproleactoraccidentsactionsactivesactivists

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "workers"?▾

"Workers" has 2 syllables: work · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "workers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "workers" is /ˈwɜː.kəz/.

What does "workers" mean?▾

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

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