How To Pronounce Worst
worst
In British English, worst is pronounced /wɜːst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [wɜːʴst̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /wɝːst/.
Worst has one 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
Worst has one syllable in British English.
Words That Rhyme With Worst
Questions About Worst
How do you pronounce worst in British English?
In British English, worst is pronounced /wɜːst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [wɜːʴst̚].
How do you pronounce worst in American English?
In American English, worst is pronounced /wɝːst/.
Do British and American English pronounce worst the same way?
No. British English has /wɜːst/ and American English has /wɝːst/.
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