How to pronounce worshipful
Say it like WUR-ship-ful. Worshipful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- ship
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worshipful 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.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worshipful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-ship-ful.
What does worshipful mean?
- Tending to worship; showing reverence.
- Used as respectful form of address or honorific title for a person or body of persons, now especially in the name of a livery company.
- Worthy of worship.
Where does worshipful come from?
From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.
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Questions about saying worshipful
How do you pronounce worshipful?
Say WUR-ship-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝʃɪpfəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːʃɪpfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worshipful?
Worshipful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ship · ful.
Is worshipful 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 /ˈwɜːʃɪpfəl/ (WUR-ship-ful).