How to Pronounce "protestant work ethic"
expression
ˈpɹɑtəstənt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈɛθɪk
PRAW-tuh-stuhnt WURK ETH-ik
pɹˈɒtɪstənt/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɛθɪk
pro-TOSS-tuhnt WURK ETH-ik
Definition
A set of beliefs tied to Protestant Christianity that values hard work, discipline, and frugality as signs of moral virtue and personal success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑtəstənt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈɛθɪk
British English
pɹˈɒtɪstənt/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɛθɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAW-tuh-stuhnt WURK ETH-ik
UK
pro-TOSS-tuhnt WURK ETH-ik
Listen in Context
Many believe the Protestant work ethic helped shape modern capitalism.
People with a strong Protestant work ethic value hard work and self-discipline.
The country was influenced by the Protestant work ethic in the way people approach their jobs.
He credits his success to a strong Protestant work ethic he learned from his parents.