How to pronounce worrying
Say it like WUR-ree-ing. Worrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- ree
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worrying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of worrying
American and British speakers say worrying in essentially the same way: /ˈwɜriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwʌriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHR-ee-ing.
What does worrying mean?
- the act of harassing someone
- the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes“vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw”
- causing distress or worry or anxiety“distressing (or disturbing) news”“lived in heroic if something distressful isolation”
Where does worrying come from?
From worry + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with worrying
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Questions about saying worrying
How do you pronounce worrying?
Say WUR-ree-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɜriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwʌriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worrying?
Worrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ree · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say worrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɜriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwʌriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.