word
Place
Worcestershire
Wuss-ter-sher
/ˈwʊstərʃər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Worcestershire
Sounds like
Forget half the letters — it’s really ‘Wuss-ter-sher’.
Dictionary meaning
An English county, famously lending its name to the sauce.
Examples
- Add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce to the marinade.
American
WUSS-ter-sher
British
WUUS-tə-shə
Common mispronunciations
WOR-chess-ter-shireWOR-cest-er-shy-er
Pronunciation tips
- The ‘ces’ in the middle is silent.
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