walk, work

walk - /wɔːk/

work -  /wɜːrk/

• After a long day of work, I like to take a walk to relax.
• She decided to walk to work today instead of driving.
• His doctor recommended that he take a short walk every day, even if work keeps him busy.
• During lunch break, we went for a quick walk near our work building.
• I used to walk to work, but now my new job is too far away.
• He finished his work early and rewarded himself with a peaceful walk in the park.
• We walk by the construction site every morning and see how much work they’ve done.
• My coworker suggested we walk together after work to unwind.
• They decided to walk around the office to clear their minds before returning to work.
• When I work from home, I take a walk around the block to break up the day.

Key Differences:

    • Walk (moving on foot): /wɔːk/, with a long "aw" sound as in "law".

    • Work (to engage in tasks or employment): /wɜːrk/, with an "er" sound as in "bird".

The /ɔː/ sound in walk is different from the /ɜː/ sound in work.