How do you pronounce "worcestershire"?

In American English: /ˈwʊstəʃɝ/ (WUUST-uhsh-ur). In British English: /wˈʊstəʃə/ (W-uust-uhsh). In Canadian English: /ˈwʊstəʃɝ/ (WUUST-uhsh-ur). In Australian English: /wˈʊstəʃə/ (W-uust-uhsh).

Is "worcestershire" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwʊstəʃɝ/ (WUUST-uhsh-ur), while in British English it's /wˈʊstəʃə/ (W-uust-uhsh).

How to Pronounce "worcestershire"

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worcestershire

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/ˈwʊstəʃɝ/

WUUST-uhsh-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wʊstworces·əʃter·ɝshire

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