How to pronounce unworthy
Say it like un-WUR-thee. Unworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- un
- WUR
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unworthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. 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 unworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-WUR-thee.
What does unworthy mean?
- Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- An inadequate person.
Where does unworthy come from?
From Middle English unworthy, equivalent to un- + worthy.
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Questions about saying unworthy
How do you pronounce unworthy?
Say un-WUR-thee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɝði/. In British English it is /ənˈwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unworthy?
Unworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: un · WUR · thee.
Is unworthy 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 /ənˈwɜːði/ (un-WUR-thee).