How to Pronounce "work around"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WURK-uh-ROWND
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WURK-uh-ROWND
Definition
A 'work around' is a way to solve a problem or avoid a difficulty by finding another method, especially when the normal way is not possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-uh-ROWND
UK
WURK-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
We need to work around the broken printer to finish the job.
He found a way to work around the strict rules.
Is there any way to work around this issue?
Let’s work around the budget cuts and still make this event happen.