Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

schoolwork

/ˈskulˌwɝk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.75 in modern English

Syllables: school-work
IPA: /ˈskulˌwɝk/

22

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Work done for school, including both in class and as homework.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I'm 40, but now that I'm back going for my degree I'm swamped with schoolwork."

Etymology

From school + work.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈskulˌwɝk/
British English: /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

three Rs

Frequently Paired Words

studying three Rs

Synonyms

school assignment homework

Questions

How do you pronounce schoolwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈskulˌwɝk/.
What does schoolwork mean?: Work done for school, including both in class and as homework.
Where does schoolwork come from?: From school + work.

How to pronounce schoolwork

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