How to pronounce praiseworthy
Say it like PRAYZ-wur-thee. Praiseworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAYZ).
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- PRAYZ
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praiseworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wurKeep this part quick and light. 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 praiseworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRAYZ-wur-thee.
What does praiseworthy mean?
- Meriting praise; worthy of high praise
Where does praiseworthy come from?
From praise + -worthy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying praiseworthy
How do you pronounce praiseworthy?
Say PRAYZ-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpreɪzwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈpreɪzwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praiseworthy?
Praiseworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAYZ). Broken into parts: PRAYZ · wur · thee.
Is praiseworthy 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 /ˈpreɪzwɜːði/ (PRAYZ-wur-thee).