To pronounce "worsen", say WORS-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜː(r)sən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɜː(r)sən/
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"worsen" has 2 syllables: wors-en. It rhymes with layperson and chairperson, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The global warming has worsened the weather.”
“The weather has worsened.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Worsen" has 2 syllables: wors · en.
The IPA transcription of "worsen" is /ˈwɜː(r)sən/.
Worsen: To make worse; to impair.
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