How to Pronounce Works

To pronounce "works", say WORKS — one syllable, IPA /wɜːks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɜːks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “works”

"works" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with perks and jerks, if that helps it stick.

What does works mean?

noun

  1. (heading) Employment.
  2. (heading) Effort.

verb

  1. To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

    “He’s working in a bar.”

  2. To effect by gradual degrees.

    “he worked his way through the crowd”

noun

  1. A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.

    “A stray wrench can really gum up the works.”

  2. A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.

    “The steel works almost fills the valley.”

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Words that rhyme with works

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perksjerksquirkswaterworksfireworksnetworksartworksdreamworkssteelworksburkesoverworksirks

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "works"?▾

"Works" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "works"?▾

The IPA transcription of "works" is /wɜːks/.

What does "works" mean?▾

Works: (heading) Employment.

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