How to Pronounce "worsen"
word
ˈwɝsən
WUR-suhn
wˈɜːsən
WUR-suhn
Definition
To become worse or make something worse in quality, condition, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝsən
British English
wˈɜːsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUR-suhn
UK
WUR-suhn
Listen in Context
If you scratch the wound, it might worsen.
His condition began to worsen overnight.
Pollution will worsen if we do nothing.
Don't say anything—you'll only worsen the argument!