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worth
Definition:
(nou) an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value (nou) the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful (nou) French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
Phonetic Transcription:
wɜːθ
Examples:
The value of the item is determined by it's worth in the market.
The bigger the rock, the more money the rock is worth.
The catalogue value of the invert is worth little more than the normal.
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Common mistakes of worth pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "worth" with an incorrect vowel sound, leading to confusion with words like "wrath." The correct pronunciation is /wɜrθ/ in US and /wɜːθ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "ɜ" sound, which is similar to "er" in "her."
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Some may pronounce "worth" as if it ends with a "t" sound instead of the voiced "th." The correct ending is /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" or "bath" to get comfortable with the "th" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "w" sound: A common mistake is to exaggerate the "w" at the beginning, making it sound like "woorth." The correct pronunciation starts with a softer "w" sound. Tip: Say "water" softly to find the right balance.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "WORTH" instead of the correct pronunciation with a primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "worth" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the whole word.
- Confusing "worth" with "world": Due to similar sounds, learners might mix up "worth" with "world." The correct pronunciation of "worth" is /wɜrθ/ in US and /wɜːθ/ in UK, while "world" has a different vowel sound. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; practice each word separately to distinguish them clearly.