Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brushwork

/bɹˈʌʃwˌɝk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
brush-work
IPA
/bɹˈʌʃwˌɝk/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The technique or practice of applying and manipulating paint (usually oil or gouache) in a painting.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From brush + work.

Usage

Inflected Forms

brushworks (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce brushwork?
The recorded pronunciation is /bɹˈʌʃwˌɝk/.
What does brushwork mean?
The technique or practice of applying and manipulating paint (usually oil or gouache) in a painting.
Where does brushwork come from?
From brush + work.

How to pronounce brushwork

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