How to pronounce worsted
Say it like WUUS-tid. Worsted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS).
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- WUUS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worsted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of worsted
American and British speakers say worsted in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊstɪd/ in the US and /ˈwʊstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUS-tid.
What does worsted mean?
- Yarn made from long strands of wool.
- The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.
- simple past and past participle of worst How to pronounce worst
- Defeated, overcome.“The worsted army fled in disarray.”
Questions about saying worsted
How do you pronounce worsted?
Say WUUS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwʊstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worsted?
Worsted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUS). Broken into parts: WUUS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say worsted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈwʊstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.