How to pronounce "tournament worthwhile"

tournament worthwhile

Sports & Recreation
American
[ˈtʊrnəmənt wɜrθˌwaɪl]

Syllable Breakdown

tour na ment worth while

How natives say tournament worthwhile

British
[ˈtʊənəmənt ˈwɜːθwaɪl]

Syllable Breakdown

tour na ment worth while

How natives say tournament worthwhile

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Accent the first syllable 'TOUR' in 'tournament'.

  • Say 'na' quickly and lightly.

  • Accent the second syllable 'WORTH' in 'worthwhile'.

Common Mistakes

  • tour-ney-ment (incorrect division)

  • worth-wee-l (mispronounce the diphthong)

  • tour-ni-ment (wrong stress)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Accent the first syllable 'TOUR' in ‘tournament’.

  • Say 'na' with a light sound.

  • Pronounce 'wh' softly in 'worthwhile'.

common mistakes

  • too-na-ment (stress error)

  • worth-vile (mispronounce the 'wh')

  • tour-na-ment (add extra syllables)

FAQ

Why is 'tour' stressed in 'tournament'?

It’s the primary stress to emphasize the first syllable.

Is 'worth' stressed differently?

Yes, in 'worthwhile', 'worth' is stressed strongly.

How do I pronounce 'wh' in 'worthwhile'?

Blow air softly while saying 'w' in 'worth'.

Definition

tournament worthwhile

'Tournament' means a sports competition. 'Worthwhile' means something is good to do.

Word Family

tour

[tʊr]

noun

A trip or journey

Example: We went on a tour.

worthy

[ˈwɜrði]

adjective

Having value or merit

Example: He is a worthy player.

mentality

[mɛnˈtælɪti]

noun

Way of thinking

Example: Her positive mentality is inspiring.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'tour', 'tour' is pronounced without 'nə'.

The 'th' in 'worthy' is voiced, similar to 'worthwhile'.

'Mentality' has a different stress pattern, stressing the second syllable.

Pro Tips

Remember the stress

Always stress 'TOUR' in 'tournament' and 'WORTH' in 'worthwhile'.

Work on diphthongs

Practice saying 'ai' in 'worthwhile' clearly.

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