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worthwhile

/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
worth-while
IPA
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From worth (adjective) + while (noun).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/

Inflected Forms

more worthwhile (comparative) most worthwhile (superlative) worth while (alternative) worthwile (alternative, archaic)

Derived Forms

nonworthwhile unworthwhile

Phrases

worth one’s while

Frequently Paired Words

worth one’s while

Synonyms

worth it

Rhymes With

while style file smile mile pile kyle awhile isle tile aisle nile

Questions

How do you pronounce worthwhile?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/.
What does worthwhile mean?
Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
Where does worthwhile come from?
From worth (adjective) + while (noun).

How to pronounce worthwhile

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