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Hoe spreek je „wor” uit in het Engels

wor wordt uitgesproken als wɜːr. Hoor authentieke moedertaalsprekers in 500 clips met gesynchroniseerde ondertitels en tijdstempels hieronder.

wɜːr

WUR

Hoofdklemtoon: WUR

Accent:
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lips start very tight for the W, rr, they open a little bit for that R vowel, wor-, wor-, d. And the tongue, which has been back a bit for the R, wor-d, comes up and the top touches, dd, the roof of the mouth and pulls down to make the D sound. So we've got the

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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “wor”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

wɜːr

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

WUR

Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.

As a single-syllable word, "wor" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Single-Syllable Vocal Energy & Vowel Articulation

The Trap: Single-syllable words like "wor" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.

How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wor" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "wor" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "wor is" sounds like "wor-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "wor" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“wor-, d. And the tongue, which has been back a bit for the R, wor-d, comes up and the top”
— Rachel's EnglishWatch clip
“wor a strong resemblance to Jane's aunt and the following year I gained an additional reason for empathizing with”
— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“wor everybody Changing of the Guard all right so um as rich said uh my name is”
— StanfordWatch clip
“wor. So I have another thing is I'm born with three kidneys one is duplex system”
— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“wor I want my mommy here har is shy and lonely he's a security guard at a supermarket in Monte”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“wor I will you know um I'll come back okay all right yeah let's do best let's”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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wor-, d. And the tongue, which has been back a bit for the R, wor-d, comes up and the top

Hoor in context: “wor”

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The Engels word “wor” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as wɜːr (phonetic respelling: WUR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (WUR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “wor” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 500 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wor” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Rachel's English, Harvard University, Stanford.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USRachel's English
    Clip #1 · @2:46
    “lips start very tight for the W, rr, they open a little bit for that R vowel, wor-, wor-, d. And the tongue, which has been back a bit for the R, wor-d, comes up and the top touches, dd, the roof of the mouth and pulls down to make the D sound. So we've got the”
  • 🇺🇸 USHarvard University
    Clip #2 · @51:49
    “Hall closer to home my severe stepmother wor a strong resemblance to Jane's aunt and the following year I gained an additional reason for empathizing with and the following year I gained an”
  • 🇺🇸 USStanford
    Clip #3 · @34:35
    “okay so problem is your your screen's off screen oh wor everybody Changing of the Guard all right so um as rich said uh my name is Eric sang I'm a product manager for Android specifically uh in charge of the”
  • 🇺🇸 USTEDx Talks
    Clip #4 · @1:53
    “that when I'm born and after that it get wor. So I have another thing is I'm born with three kidneys one is duplex system with three kidneys one is duplex system”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #5 · @2:17
    “Adrian binz's first fulllength film and don't have more wor I want my mommy here har is shy and lonely he's a security guard at a supermarket in Monte here har is shy and lonely he's a security guard at a supermarket in Monte”

Definitie & Betekenis: “wor”

Audio
VERB
  • Was; were.

Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)

  • ““I’ll bet ’er wor a toe-rag,” said Morel, following up his joke. ¶ “Don’t you be so cheeky about a queen,” said Annie.”
  • “wor-, d. And the tongue, which has been back a bit for the R, wor-d, comes up and the top”
  • “wor a strong resemblance to Jane's aunt and the following year I gained an additional reason for empathizing with”

Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen

stepmother wor

Uitspraak: “wor”

Pronunciation:
WUR
Lettergrepen:
WUR
Written Hyphenation:
wor
Hoofdklemtoon:
WUR
IPA:
wɜːr
Hoor in context
wor

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Veelgestelde vragen over „wor”

Hoe spreek je “wor” uit in het Engels?

“wor” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄wɜːr⁄ (WUR). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.

Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “wor”?

De hoofdklemtoon bij “wor” ligt op “WUR”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.

Wat betekent “wor”?

Was; were.

Hoe kan ik “wor” in echte zinnen horen?

Deze pagina bevat 500 videovoorbeelden van “wor” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “wor”?

Single-syllable words like "wor" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "wor" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.