How to pronounce whorf
Say it like WORF. Whorf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/woʊrf/WORF
UK British/wɔːf/WAWF
- WORF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whorf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWF.
What does whorf mean?
verb
- simple past of wharve How to pronounce wharve
Questions about saying whorf
How do you pronounce whorf?
Say WORF. The American pronunciation is /woʊrf/. In British English it is /wɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorf?
Whorf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORF.
Is whorf 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 /wɔːf/ (WAWF).