How Many Syllables in Worthwhile?

How many syllables in Worthwhile?

Worthwhile has 2 syllables: worth-while.

worth-while
Syllable breakdown:
worth while
2 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Worthwhile into Syllables?

worth-while

The word Worthwhile has 2 syllables: worth-while.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Worthwhile

something that is worth the time, money, or effort spent on it

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Worthwhile' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Worthwhile'?

The word 'Worthwhile' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as worth-while.

How do you divide 'Worthwhile' into syllables?

The word 'Worthwhile' can be broken down into 2 syllables:worth, while. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Worthwhile'?

'Worthwhile' is pronounced as worth-while, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Worthwhile divide into syllables

This word has two syllables, 'worth' has one syllable and 'while' has one syllable. It has three consonants 'w', 'r', 'th' and three vowels 'o', 'i', 'e'.

Part of Speech - Worthwhile

Adjective

Sentences with Worthwhile

  • It is worthwhile to study hard in school.
  • The long wait was worthwhile to see the beautiful sunset.
  • Helping others is a worthwhile thing to do.
  • I think this book will be a worthwhile read.
  • Making new friends can be a very worthwhile experience.
  • It's always worthwhile to try new things.
  • The trip to the museum was very worthwhile.
  • I find volunteering to be a very worthwhile activity.
  • It was a worthwhile investment in my future.
  • The hike to the top of the mountain was definitely worthwhile.

Quotes with Worthwhile

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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Number of characters in Worthwhile

10 ( w, o, r, t, h, w, h, i, l, e )

Unique letters in Worthwhile

8 ( w, o, r, t, h, i, l, e )

Worthwhile Backwards

elihwhtrow

How to Pronounce Worthwhile

IPA (International): ˈwɜ:ˈθwaɪl

ARA (American): ˈwɝˈθwaɪl

EPA (English): ˈwɜ:ˈθwaɪl

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