How to pronounce careworn
Say it like KAIR-worn. Careworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- worn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Careworn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of careworn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIR-wawn.
What does careworn mean?
- Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.“The weeks of working hard to look after his sick family left him looking careworn.”
Where does careworn come from?
From care (“sorrow, worry”) + worn.
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Questions about saying careworn
How do you pronounce careworn?
Say KAIR-worn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrˌwɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəwɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in careworn?
Careworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · worn.
Is careworn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɛəwɔːn/ (KAIR-wawn).