How to pronounce worsens
Say it like WUR-sunz. Worsens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝsənz/WUR-sunz
UK British/ˈwɜːsənz/WUR-sunz
- WUR
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worsens 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.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worsens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-sunz.
What does worsens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of worsen How to pronounce worsen
Questions about saying worsens
How do you pronounce worsens?
Say WUR-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝsənz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worsens?
Worsens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · sunz.
Is worsens 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 /ˈwɜːsənz/ (WUR-sunz).