How to Pronounce "legwork"
word
ˈɫɛˌɡwɝk
LEG-wurk
lˈɛɡwɜːk
LEG-wurk
Definition
Legwork is the hard physical work of collecting information, doing errands, or visiting places, often as part of a larger project or investigation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛˌɡwɝk
British English
lˈɛɡwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEG-wurk
UK
LEG-wurk
Listen in Context
She did all the legwork for the research project.
The assistant handled the legwork like making phone calls and visiting clients.
Good journalism often requires a lot of legwork.
If you want the job done right, you have to do the legwork yourself.