How to pronounce wortyard
Say it like WURT-cherd. Wortyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURT).
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- WURT
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wortyard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wortyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURT-chud.
What does wortyard mean?
- A garden where vegetables or herbs are grown.
Where does wortyard come from?
From Middle English wortȝerd, woorteȝerd, wyrteard, from Old English wyrtġeard (“vegetable garden”), from Proto-West Germanic *wurtigard (“vegetable garden”), equivalent to wort + yard.
Questions about saying wortyard
How do you pronounce wortyard?
Say WURT-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝttʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːttʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wortyard?
Wortyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURT). Broken into parts: WURT · cherd.
Is wortyard 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 /ˈwɜːttʃəd/ (WURT-chud).