To pronounce "worthless", say WORTHL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːθləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɜːθləs/
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"worthless" has 2 syllables: worthl-ess. It rhymes with mirthless and birthless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Don't be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job.”
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"Worthless" has 2 syllables: worthl · ess.
The IPA transcription of "worthless" is /ˈwɜːθləs/.
Worthless: Having no worth or use; without value; inconsequential.
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