How to pronounce newsworthy
Say it like NOOZ-wur-thee. Newsworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wurGive 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 newsworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-wur-thee.
What does newsworthy mean?
- Interesting enough to be reported as a news“newsworthy event”
Where does newsworthy come from?
From news + -worthy.
Questions about saying newsworthy
How do you pronounce newsworthy?
Say NOOZ-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsworthy?
Newsworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · wur · thee.
Is newsworthy 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 /ˈnjuːzˌwɜːði/ (NYOOZ-wur-thee).