How to pronounce worthiness
Say it like WUR-thee-nis. Worthiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- thee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthiness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of worthiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-thee-nis.
What does worthiness mean?
- The state or quality of having value or merit.
- The result or product of having value or merit.
- The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.
Where does worthiness come from?
From Middle English worthynesse, equivalent to worthy + -ness.
Questions about saying worthiness
How do you pronounce worthiness?
Say WUR-thee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝðinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːðinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthiness?
Worthiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · thee · nis.
Is worthiness 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 /ˈwɜːðinɪs/ (WUR-thee-nis).