How to Pronounce "Worcestershire Sauce"

Q: Is Worcestershire Sauce hard to pronounce?

Worcestershire Sauce is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈwʊstərʃər sɔːs.

Hard

IPA ˈwʊstərʃər sɔːs

Syllables: worces·ter·shire sauce

What does "Worcestershire Sauce" mean?

noun

The full name of the fermented condiment also known simply as Worcestershire.

Example: "I added Worcestershire sauce to the marinade for extra flavor."

Origin of "Worcestershire Sauce"

Named after Worcestershire county in England where it was first commercially produced by Lea and Perrins in 1837.

How to Say "Worcestershire Sauce"

🗣️ Step by Step

WOR-cester-shire sounds like 'WUSS-tuh-sheer'. The first syllable 'WOR' is stressed, so emphasize it as you say 'WUSS', and then say 'tuh' quickly before finishing with 'sheer'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'wor-ses-ter-shire' instead of the correct 'WUSS-tuh-sheer', likely due to the unfamiliar spelling.

💬 Example

I added Worcestershire sauce to the marinade for extra flavor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Worcestershire Sauce?

Worcestershire Sauce is pronounced ˈwʊstərʃər sɔːs. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.