Pronunciation Guide • English

How to Pronounce worcestershire

Difficulty: very hard

IPA Transcription

/ˈwʊstərʃər/

Why is it so hard to pronounce?

Already covered above but worth repeating: WUS-tuh-shur. Three syllables from 13 letters.

💡 Pro Tip for worcestershire

WUS-tuh-shur. Just three syllables.

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Word Origins

The term worcestershire originates from English county. Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.