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Worcestershire Sauce
WOOS-ter-sher SAWSS
/ˈwʊstərʃər sɔːs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Worcestershiresauce
Dictionary meaning
A fermented liquid condiment with a complex savory flavour.
History and origin
English
Examples
- A few drops of Worcestershire sauce elevate a Bloody Mary cocktail.
Common mispronunciations
wor-CHEST-er-SHERwus-ter-SHER
Pronunciation tips
The county name collapses to 'WOOS-ter-sher'. Only three syllables despite eleven letters.
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