How to Pronounce "worth your while"
expression
ˈwɝθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ
WURTH yoor WHYL
wˈɜːθ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈaɪl
WURTH yaw WHYL
Definition
If something is worth your while, it means it is useful, beneficial, or rewarding enough to spend your time or effort on it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ
British English
wˈɜːθ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURTH yoor WHYL
UK
WURTH yaw WHYL
Listen in Context
If you help me, I'll make it worth your while.
This job is really worth your while.
Is it worth your while to travel so far?
Don’t worry, helping us move will be worth your while – we’ll buy you dinner!