How to Pronounce "workhorse"
word
ˈwɝkˌhɔɹs
WURK-horss
wˈɜːkhɔːs
WURK-haws
Definition
A workhorse is a person, animal, or machine that does a lot of hard work, often reliably and without complaint. It can refer both to literal animals and to things or people that are very dependable and productive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝkˌhɔɹs
British English
wˈɜːkhɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-horss
UK
WURK-haws
Listen in Context
This old truck is a workhorse on the farm.
The printer is the workhorse of our office.
She is the workhorse of the team, always getting things done.
That old laptop may not be flashy, but it's a real workhorse.