How to pronounce worth
Say it like WURTH. Worth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɝθ/WURTH
UK British/wɜːθ/WURTH
- WURTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worth pronunciation, sound by sound
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- WURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of worth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURTH.
What does worth mean?
noun
- an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value“10 dollars worth of gasoline”
- the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
- French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
- (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way“an idea worth considering”“the deserving poor”
- having a specified value“not worth his salt”“worth her weight in gold”
Words that rhyme with worth
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Questions about saying worth
How do you pronounce worth?
Say WURTH. The American pronunciation is /wɝθ/. In British English it is /wɜːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worth?
Worth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURTH.
Is worth 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 /wɜːθ/ (WURTH).