How to pronounce worthwhileness
Say it like wur-THWYLE-nus. Worthwhileness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWYLE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce worthwhileness. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- wur
- THWYLE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worthwhileness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- THWYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worthwhileness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: wur-THWYLE-nus.
What does worthwhileness mean?
- The condition or extent of being worthwhile.
Where does worthwhileness come from?
From worthwhile + -ness (suffix attached to adjectives forming nouns meaning ‘the measure of being [the adjective]’ or ‘the quality or state of being [the adjective]’).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying worthwhileness
How do you pronounce worthwhileness?
Say wur-THWYLE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɝˈθwaɪlnəs/. In British English it is /ˌwɜːˈθwaɪlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worthwhileness?
Worthwhileness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THWYLE). Broken into parts: wur · THWYLE · nus.
Is worthwhileness 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 /ˌwɜːˈθwaɪlnəs/ (wur-THWYLE-nus).