How to pronounce hateworthy
Say it like HAY-twur-thee. Hateworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- twur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hateworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hateworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-twur-thee.
What does hateworthy mean?
- Worthy of being hated, detestable, despicable.
Where does hateworthy come from?
From hate + -worthy.
Questions about saying hateworthy
How do you pronounce hateworthy?
Say HAY-twur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪˌtwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈheɪˌtwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hateworthy?
Hateworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · twur · thee.
Is hateworthy 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 /ˈheɪˌtwɜːði/ (HAY-twur-thee).