To pronounce "shelf-worn", say SHELFW-orn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shelf-worn
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SHELFW-orn
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"shelf-worn" has 2 syllables: shelfw-orn.
"Shelf-worn" has 2 syllables: shelfw · orn.
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