How to pronounce trustworthy
Say it like TRUHST-wur-thee. Trustworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHST).
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- TRUHST
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trustworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 trustworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHST-wur-thee.
What does trustworthy mean?
- worthy of trust or belief“a trustworthy report”“an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion”
- taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations“trustworthy public servants”
Where does trustworthy come from?
From trust + -worthy.
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Questions about saying trustworthy
How do you pronounce trustworthy?
Say TRUHST-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌstˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌstwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trustworthy?
Trustworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHST). Broken into parts: TRUHST · wur · thee.
Is trustworthy 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 /ˈtrʌstwɜːði/ (TRUHST-wur-thee).