How to Pronounce "busywork"
word
ˈbɪziˌwɜːrk
BIZ-ee-wurk
ˈbɪziˌwɜːk
BIZ-ee-wuhk
Definition
Tasks or activities that keep someone occupied but do not have real value, importance, or useful results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪziˌwɜːrk
British English
ˈbɪziˌwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIZ-ee-wurk
UK
BIZ-ee-wuhk
Listen in Context
My teacher gave us busywork to fill the last hour of class.
I don't like doing busywork at the office.
The students complained about all the busywork they had to finish.
Sometimes it feels like meetings are just busywork for everyone involved.