workforce

/ˈwɝːk.fɔːrs/

Syllables work·force

Stress WORK-force

Phonics Breakdown

work

/wɝːk/

r sound or

force

/fɔːrs/

long or

Meaning

all the people who are able to work for a company, industry, or country

Sound Reference

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work=/wɝːk/(work) + force=/fɔːrs/(force)

Example

The company is investing in training its workforce.