To pronounce "workhorse", say WORKH-ors-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"workhorse" has 3 syllables: workh-ors-e. It rhymes with remorse and coarse, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Those old machines are not very glamorous, but even 20 years after their introduction, they are still the workhorses of the industry.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Workhorse" has 3 syllables: workh · ors · e.
Workhorse: A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse
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