How to Pronounce Worry

To pronounce "worry", say WORRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɒɹi/. 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

/ˈwɒɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “worry”

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

What does worry mean?

noun

  1. A strong feeling of anxiety.

    “I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.”

  2. An instance or cause of such a feeling.

    “My main worry is that I'll miss the train.”

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 worry

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flurryslurryhurryfurryburryblurrysurreygurrycurriesirreepurreecurrey

Related words

distressvexationtroublecareconcerndwellmindoccupy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worry"?▾

"Worry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worry" is /ˈwɒɹi/.

What does "worry" mean?▾

Worry: A strong feeling of anxiety.

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