How to pronounce worsened
Say it like WUR-sund. Worsened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝsənd/WUR-sund
UK British/ˈwɜːsənd/WUR-sund
- WUR
- sund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worsened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worsened
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-sund.
What does worsened mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of worsen How to pronounce worsen
Questions about saying worsened
How do you pronounce worsened?
Say WUR-sund. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝsənd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːsənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worsened?
Worsened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · sund.
Is worsened 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 /ˈwɜːsənd/ (WUR-sund).