How to pronounce worshipper
Say it like WUR-shih-per. Worshipper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- shih
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worshipper 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.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of worshipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-shih-puh.
What does worshipper mean?
- A person who worships, especially at a place of assembly for religious services.“The temple was filled with worshippers.”
Where does worshipper come from?
Inherited from Middle English wirshiper, worchyppar, worscheper, worschepour, worschiper, worschippar, worshipore; equivalent to worship + -er.
Questions about saying worshipper
How do you pronounce worshipper?
Say WUR-shih-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝʃɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːʃɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worshipper?
Worshipper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · shih · per.
Is worshipper 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 /ˈwɜːʃɪpə/ (WUR-shih-puh).