How to pronounce worty
Say it like WUR-tee. Worty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of worty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WUR-tee.
What does worty mean?
- Characteristic or indicative of a wort; wortlike; vegetative.
Where does worty come from?
From wort + -y.
Words that rhyme with worty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of worty.
Questions about saying worty
How do you pronounce worty?
Say WUR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝti/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worty?
Worty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · tee.
Is worty 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 /ˈwɜːti/ (WUR-tee).