English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Worst Pronunciation
Worst is pronounced WURST, IPA /ˈwɝst/.
WURST
US /ˈwɝst/ · UK /ˈwɜːst/
Syllables: WURST (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: The least good or least pleasant of a set.
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Worst in a Sentence
- That was the worst of the three options.
- The worst of the storm passed overnight.
- At worst you lose an afternoon.
Common Mispronunciations of Worst
Not WAWRST
An or after a w reads as ur, which is why worst, word and work all behave the same way.
Not WURS
Sound the t at the close, because without it you are left saying worse.
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