How to pronounce worries
Say it like WUR-reez. Worries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of worries
American and British speakers say worries in essentially the same way: /ˈwɜriz/ in the US and /ˈwʌriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHR-eez.
What does worries mean?
- plural of worry How to pronounce worry“Leave your worries behind.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of worry How to pronounce worry“He worries that he will not have enough money to pay rent.”
Questions about saying worries
How do you pronounce worries?
Say WUR-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɜriz/. In British English it is /ˈwʌriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worries?
Worries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say worries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɜriz/ and the British form is /ˈwʌriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.