Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

teamwork

/tˈimwˌɝk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables: team-work
IPA: /tˈimwˌɝk/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Sonic: OK then, let’s get ready to do this. We’ll show that creep the REAL SUPER POWER of TEAM WORK!"
"Having put partisan interests to one side, Greenwood set about making teamwork a watchword for her chairmanship, while seeking the broadest possible participation in subsequent inquiries."

Etymology

From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

teamwork makes the dream work

Questions

How do you pronounce teamwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /tˈimwˌɝk/.
What does teamwork mean?: The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.
Where does teamwork come from?: From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).

How to pronounce teamwork

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