How to Pronounce Worship

To pronounce "worship", say WORSH-ip — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɜːʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “worship”

"worship" has 2 syllables: worsh-ip. It rhymes with entrepreneurship and curship, if that helps it stick.

What does worship mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being worthy; honour, distinction.
  2. The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.

verb

  1. To reverence (a deity, etc.) with supreme respect and veneration; to perform religious exercises in honour of.
  2. To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

Synonyms

adorationidolatryreverence

Words that rhyme with worship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entrepreneurshipcurship

Related words

revereadorationidolizehero-worshipvenerationritualceremonypraying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worship"?▾

"Worship" has 2 syllables: worsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "worship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worship" is /ˈwɜːʃɪp/.

What does "worship" mean?▾

Worship: The condition of being worthy; honour, distinction.

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