How to Pronounce "piecework"
word
ˈpiˌswɝk
PEES-wurk
pˈiːswɜːk
PEES-wurk
Definition
Work that is paid according to the number of items or pieces completed, rather than by the hour or day.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpiˌswɝk
British English
pˈiːswɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEES-wurk
UK
PEES-wurk
Listen in Context
Anna does piecework at a clothing factory.
Farmers hire workers for piecework during harvest.
Piecework pays you for each item you make.
If you’re fast at piecework, you can earn more than working hourly.