How to pronounce warts
Say it like WORTS. Warts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of warts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWTS.
What does warts mean?
- plural of wart How to pronounce wart
Words that rhyme with warts
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Questions about saying warts
How do you pronounce warts?
Say WORTS. The American pronunciation is /wɔrts/. In British English it is /wɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warts?
Warts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORTS.
Is warts 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 /wɔːts/ (WAWTS).