How to pronounce worthies
Say it like WUR-theez. Worthies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝðiz/WUR-theez
UK British/ˈwɜːðiz/WUR-theez
- WUR
- theez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthies 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.
- theezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of worthies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-theez.
What does worthies mean?
noun
- plural of worthy How to pronounce worthy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of worthy How to pronounce worthy
Questions about saying worthies
How do you pronounce worthies?
Say WUR-theez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝðiz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːðiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthies?
Worthies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · theez.
Is worthies 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 /ˈwɜːðiz/ (WUR-theez).