How to Pronounce Worn

To pronounce "worn", say WORN — one syllable, IPA /wɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “worn”

"worn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: warn, warne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does worn mean?

verb

  1. To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

    “He's wearing some nice pants today.  She wore her medals with pride.  Please wear your seatbelt.  Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time?  He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.”

  2. To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.

    “He wears eyeglasses.  She wears her hair in braids.”

verb

  1. To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
  2. To defend; protect.

adjective

  1. Damaged and shabby as a result of much use

Synonyms

gybe

Words that rhyme with worn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornshoehornlowbornmorne

Related words

shopwornwell-wornbattereddecrepitworn-outraddledrun-downcareworn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worn"?▾

"Worn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worn" is /wɔːn/.

What does "worn" mean?▾

Worn: To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

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