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How do you spell Worcestershire?

Correct spelling

worcestershire

Remember: Worcester + shire. The city name keeps its tricky spelling intact.

Why is worcestershire spelled this way?

Named after Worcester, England. Pronounced 'WUSS-ter-sher' despite having eleven letters. Possibly the most disproportionate spelling-to-pronunciation ratio in English. The trick: say 'Wooster-sher' and you are close enough.

Common misspellings of worcestershire

worcestshireworchestershirewoosteshireworcetershire

Example

She added a dash of Worcestershire sauce to enhance the marinade's flavor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell worcestershire?+
The correct spelling is "worcestershire". Remember: Worcester + shire. The city name keeps its tricky spelling intact.
Is it worcestshire or worcestershire?+
The correct spelling is "worcestershire", not "worcestshire".

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