How to Pronounce "worst of both worlds"
expression
WURST uhv BOHTH WURLDZ
WURST ov BOHTH WURLDZ
Definition
A situation where you only get the disadvantages or bad parts of two different things, instead of the good parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈwɝɫdz
British English
wˈɜːst/ /ˈɒv/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈɜːldz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURST uhv BOHTH WURLDZ
UK
WURST ov BOHTH WURLDZ
Listen in Context
In this new job, I feel like I have the worst of both worlds: more work and less pay.
Living in the suburbs without a car gives you the worst of both worlds.
This phone is expensive and slow, so it's the worst of both worlds.
We tried to save money on vacation but ended up with the worst of both worlds—a bad hotel and no fun.