HOW TO PRONOUNCE
worthy
/ˈwɝði/
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Use the voiced “th” of “this.”
Use two syllables and a strong r-colored first vowel. Keep the th voiced as it leads into the light final ee, rather than using the th of thin.
2 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“It seemed a worthy goal.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does worthy mean?
adjective
- Having worth, merit, or value.
- Admirable or honourable.
- Deserving, or having sufficient worth.
More meanings (6)
adjective
- Suited; suitable; befitting.
noun
- A distinguished or eminent person.
- a good, wise and virtuous person.
verb
- To render or treat as worthy.
proper noun
- A surname.
- A hamlet in Porlock parish, Somerset, England (OS grid ref SS8548).
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈwɝði/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
There was a worthy man in Moonstone who was already planning to marry Thea as soon as she should be old enough.
“My worthy friend,” continued the matter-of-fact Barbicane, “it matters but little what it resembles, when we do not know what it is.”
More book examples (3)
He bitterly deplored the false pride which led his friend to a conduct so little worthy of the affection that united them.
“All sorts of people who are not in the least degree worthy of the pet, are always turning up,” said Miss Pross.
Ay, my good lord, I know the gentleman To be of worth and worthy estimation, And not without desert so well reputed.