How to pronounce worthful
Say it like WURTH-ful. Worthful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURTH).
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- WURTH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of worthful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURTH-ful.
What does worthful mean?
- Full of worth, merit or value.
Where does worthful come from?
From worth + -ful.
Questions about saying worthful
How do you pronounce worthful?
Say WURTH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝθfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːθfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthful?
Worthful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURTH). Broken into parts: WURTH · ful.
Is worthful 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 /ˈwɜːθfʊl/ (WURTH-ful).