How to Pronounce "workaholic"
word
ˌwɝkəˈhɑɫɪk
wur-kuh-HAH-lik
wˌɜːkɐhˈɒlɪk
wuh-kuh-HOL-ik
Definition
A person who works so much that it often affects their personal life or health. 'Workaholic' is a mix of 'work' and 'alcoholic.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌwɝkəˈhɑɫɪk
British English
wˌɜːkɐhˈɒlɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wur-kuh-HAH-lik
UK
wuh-kuh-HOL-ik
Listen in Context
My father is a workaholic.
She never stops working—she's a real workaholic.
Being a workaholic can be bad for your health.
People call me a workaholic, but I just love what I do.