How To Pronounce Worcester
Worcester
In British English, Worcester is pronounced /ˈwʊs.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈwʊs.təʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈwʊs.tɚ/.
Worcester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Worcester has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Worcester
How do you pronounce Worcester in British English?
In British English, Worcester is pronounced /ˈwʊs.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈwʊs.təʴ].
How do you pronounce Worcester in American English?
In American English, Worcester is pronounced /ˈwʊs.tɚ/.
How many syllables are in Worcester?
Worcester has two syllables, /wʊs/ + /tə/.
Where is the stress in Worcester?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /wʊs/.
Do British and American English pronounce Worcester the same way?
No. British English has /ˈwʊs.tə/ and American English has /ˈwʊs.tɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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