How to pronounce worshiper
Say it like WUR-shuh-per. Worshiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- shuh
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worshiper 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of worshiper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-shuh-puh.
What does worshiper mean?
- Alternative form of worshipper. Cf. kidnaper and kidnapper.
Questions about saying worshiper
How do you pronounce worshiper?
Say WUR-shuh-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝʃəpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːʃəpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worshiper?
Worshiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · shuh · per.
Is worshiper 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 /ˈwɜːʃəpə/ (WUR-shuh-puh).