To pronounce "worthwhile", say WORTHWH-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
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"worthwhile" has 3 syllables: worthwh-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Worthwhile" has 3 syllables: worthwh · il · e.
The IPA transcription of "worthwhile" is /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/.
Worthwhile: Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
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