worry

How to Split "worry" into Syllables

The word worry is divided into 2 syllables: wor·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• wor — 1st syllable
• ry — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of worry:

• IPA: /ˈwʌɹi/

📖 Definitions

1. worry (third-person singular simple present worries, present participle worrying, simple past and past participle worried)
2. worry (countable and uncountable, plural worries)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English worien, werien, wirien, wirwen, wyryȝen (“to choke, strangle”), from Old English wyrġan, from Proto-Germanic *wurgijaną, from Proto-Indo-European *werǵʰ- (“bind, squeeze”). Cognate with Dutch worgen, wurgen, German würgen. Compare Latin urgere (“to press, push”), Sanskrit वृहति (vṛhati, “to tear out, pluck”), Lithuanian ver̃žti (“to string; squeeze”), Russian (poetic) отверза́ть (otverzátʹ, “to open”, literally “to unt...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down worry into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare worry with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
worry	2	wor·ry
wooer	2	woo-er
whirr	1	whirr
Ware	2	wa-re
wearer	2	wear-er

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to worry:

word, wore, work, worm, worn, wort, wordy, world.