How to pronounce Worcester
Say it like WUUS-ter. Worcester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwʊstɚ/WUUS-ter
UK British/ˈwʊstə/WUUS-tuh
- WUUS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worcester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Worcester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUS-tuh.
What does Worcester mean?
proper noun
- A town in Limpopo province, South Africa.
- A town in the Western Cape province, South Africa.
Where does Worcester come from?
Inherited from Middle English Wirchestre, Wirechestre, from Old English Weogornaċeaster (“Roman fort of the Weogoran”).
Questions about saying Worcester
How do you pronounce Worcester?
Say WUUS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Worcester?
Worcester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS). Broken into parts: WUUS · ter.
Is Worcester 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 /ˈwʊstə/ (WUUS-tuh).