How to Pronounce Worth

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

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/wɜːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “worth

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

Sounds exactly like: werth, wirth, wurth — easy to mix up when writing.

What does worth mean?

noun

  1. Value.

    I’ll have a dollar's worth of candy, please.

  2. Merit, excellence.

    Our new director is a man whose worth is well acknowledged.

adjective

  1. Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.

    A painting worth thousands.

  2. Deserving of.

    His friendship is not worth having.

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Words that rhyme with worth

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worth"?

"Worth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worth"?

The IPA transcription of "worth" is /wɜːθ/.

What does "worth" mean?

Worth: Value.

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