How to Pronounce Worried

To pronounce "worried", say WORR-ied — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwʌɹid/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwʌɹid/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “worried”

"worried" has 2 syllables: worr-ied. It rhymes with unhurried and flurried, if that helps it stick.

What does worried mean?

adjective

  1. Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

    “She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.”

verb

  1. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

    “Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”

  2. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

    “Your tone of voice worries me.”

Synonyms

fret

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Words that rhyme with worried

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unhurriedflurriedhurriedscurriedunworriedcurried

Related words

distressedtroubledupsetdisturbeddisquietedfearscaryalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worried"?▾

"Worried" has 2 syllables: worr · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "worried"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worried" is /ˈwʌɹid/.

What does "worried" mean?▾

Worried: Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

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