How to Pronounce "worst"
word
/ˈwɝst/
wurst
/wˈɜːst/
wurst
Definition
'Worst' is the superlative form of 'bad', used to describe the most bad, difficult, unpleasant, or low-quality person or thing in a group. It can also be used as a noun, as in 'the worst'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɝst/
British English
/wˈɜːst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wurst
UK
wurst
Listen in Context
This is the worst movie I have seen this year.
Monday is the worst day for him.
Of all the rooms, this one is the worst.
I thought the traffic would be bad, but this is worst-case scenario.