How to pronounce worthen
Say it like WUR-thun. Worthen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthen 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.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worthen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-thun.
What does worthen mean?
- To give worth to; value; make or become worth or worthy; appraise.
- past participle of worth. How to pronounce worth
Where does worthen come from?
From worth + -en.
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Words that rhyme with worthen
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Questions about saying worthen
How do you pronounce worthen?
Say WUR-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝθən/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthen?
Worthen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · thun.
Is worthen 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 /ˈwɜːθən/ (WUR-thun).