How to Pronounce "worthwhile"
word
/ˈwɝθˈwaɪɫ/
WURTH-wyl
/wˈɜːθwaɪl/
WURTH-wyl
Definition
Describes something that is good enough or important enough to spend time, effort, or money on; it is worth doing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɝθˈwaɪɫ/
British English
/wˈɜːθwaɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURTH-wyl
UK
WURTH-wyl
Listen in Context
Learning English is worthwhile.
Was the movie worthwhile?
It's worthwhile to practice every day.
I didn't think fixing the old car would be worthwhile, but now it runs perfectly.