Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

workplace

/ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.04 in modern English

Syllables: work-place
IPA: /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The place where someone works.

Example Sentences

"Meronyms: workspace, workstation"
"in the workplace"
"professionalism in the workplace"
"The catalyst was the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act in 1974. While it applied to all workplaces, it gradually brought about a sea change in the attitude towards death and injury. Accidents were no longer accepted as 'inevitable'."
"It [the West Midlands Rail Executive] also notes that some people are choosing to live further from their workplace and commute less often."
"In a workplace where everyone wears company-branded jackets and attends the monthly team happy hour, the otrovert might go occasionally, but their sense of self is untouched by whether they participate or not."

Etymology

From work + place.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/

Inflected Forms

workplaces (plural)

Derived Forms

interworkplace nonworkplace

Phrases

workplace nursery workplace parking levy

Frequently Paired Words

home school

Synonyms

workstead work

Questions

How do you pronounce workplace?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/.
What does workplace mean?: The place where someone works.
Where does workplace come from?: From work + place.

How to pronounce workplace

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