How to Pronounce "woolworth"
word
ˈwʊɫˌwɝθ
WOOL-worth
ˈwʊlˌwɜːθ
WOOL-wurth
Definition
Woolworth refers to a famous chain of retail stores, originally started in the United States and later in other countries. The name is often used to describe large variety or department stores, especially those that sold goods at low prices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊɫˌwɝθ
British English
ˈwʊlˌwɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOOL-worth
UK
WOOL-wurth
Listen in Context
My grandmother used to shop at Woolworth every week.
We bought school supplies from Woolworth.
The old Woolworth store is now a library.
I heard that Woolworth was the place to buy almost anything back in the day.