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worse
Definition:
(nou) something inferior in quality or condition or effect
Phonetic Transcription:
wɜːs
Examples:
Is the feeling of impropriety bad or worse
But the rest of the crowd is worse.
But in the underpopulated North, conditions are worse.
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Common mistakes of worse pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many speakers pronounce "worse" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /wɔːrs/ instead of the correct US /wɜrs/ or UK /wɜːs/. Tip: Focus on the "or" sound, which should be more like "ur" in "fur."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "wor-SE" instead of the correct single-syllable pronunciation /wɜrs/ in US and /wɜːs/ in UK. Tip: Remember that "worse" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the "w."
- Confusing with "wors" or "worst": It's common to mix up "worse" with "worst" or "wors." "Worse" is pronounced /wɜrs/ in US and /wɜːs/ in UK, while "worst" has an additional "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish them better.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Some speakers may overly roll the "r" in "worse," making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is smoother, as in /wɜrs/ (US) or /wɜːs/ (UK). Tip: Relax your tongue and pronounce it more fluidly.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: A common mistake is adding an extra vowel sound, resulting in "wor-uhs." The correct pronunciation is /wɜrs/ in US and /wɜːs/ in UK, with no additional sounds. Tip: Practice saying "worse" quickly to avoid inserting extra vowels.