How to Pronounce Workhorses

To pronounce "workhorses", say WORKH-ors-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

WORKH-ors-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “workhorses”

"workhorses" has 3 syllables: workh-ors-es. It rhymes with forces and endorses, if that helps it stick.

What does workhorses mean?

noun

  1. A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse
  2. (by extension) Anyone or anything that does a lot of work; something or someone who works consistently or regularly.

    “Those old machines are not very glamorous, but even 20 years after their introduction, they are still the workhorses of the industry.”

Synonyms

draft horse

Words that rhyme with workhorses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forcesendorsesreinforcescoursessourcesdiscourseshorsesdivorcesenforcesboursesconcourses

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "workhorses"?▾

"Workhorses" has 3 syllables: workh · ors · es.

What does "workhorses" mean?▾

Workhorses: A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse

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