How to Pronounce Working

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “working”

"working" has 2 syllables: work-ing. It rhymes with lurking and shirking, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: werking — easy to mix up when writing.

What does working mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) Operation; action.
  2. Method of operation.

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Words that rhyme with working

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurkingshirkinghardworkingjerkingsmirkingnetworkingmetalworkingreworkingwoodworkingoverworkingclerkingperking

Related words

operativefunctioningfunctionalemployedpracticalimpermanenttemporaryrunning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "working"?▾

"Working" has 2 syllables: work · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "working"?▾

The IPA transcription of "working" is /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/.

What does "working" mean?▾

Working: (usually in the plural) Operation; action.

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