How to Pronounce "at worst"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈwɝst
at WURST
ˈæt/ /wˈɜːst
at WURST
Definition
Used to describe the most negative possible outcome if things do not go well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈwɝst
British English
ˈæt/ /wˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
at WURST
UK
at WURST
Listen in Context
We will be late at worst.
The test will be difficult at worst.
At worst, you'll need to wait an hour.
We might miss the train, but, at worst, we can catch the next one.