How to pronounce worthier
Say it like WUR-thee-er. Worthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- thee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthier 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of worthier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-thee-uh.
What does worthier mean?
- comparative form of worthy: more worthy How to pronounce worthy
Questions about saying worthier
How do you pronounce worthier?
Say WUR-thee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝðiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːðiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthier?
Worthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · thee · er.
Is worthier 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 /ˈwɜːðiə/ (WUR-thee-uh).