How Do You Spell WORCESTER?

Pronunciation: [wˈʊstə] (IPA)

The spelling of "Worcester" may be confusing for non-native speakers of English. It is pronounced "WUS-tuh" and is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈwʊstə/. The tricky part is the "ce" which is pronounced as a "s" sound instead of a "k" sound. This word refers to a city in central England, known for its famous Worcestershire sauce. Next time you come across this word, remember the silent "r" and the unusual "s" pronunciation.

WORCESTER Meaning and Definition

1. Worcester is a noun that can refer to two distinct entities. The first definition of Worcester refers to a city in central Massachusetts, United States. It is the county seat of Worcester County and is situated west of Boston, approximately 40 miles away. Worcester is the second most populous city in Massachusetts, and it has a rich history dating back to colonial times. The city is known for its manufacturing industry, particularly in the fields of healthcare, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Worcester is home to various educational institutions, including Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University.

   The term Worcester can also refer to a city in Worcestershire, England, which is located approximately 38 miles southwest of Birmingham. This historic city, commonly known as Worcester, is situated on the banks of the River Severn. It is the county town of Worcestershire and is renowned for its magnificent cathedral, Worcester Cathedral, which dates back to the 7th century. Worcester boasts numerous historical landmarks, such as Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, the Tudor House Museum, and Worcester Commandery. The city is also famous for its Worcestershire sauce, a popular condiment created by local chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins in the early 19th century.

Top Common Misspellings for WORCESTER *

• worchester 56%
• wochester 16%
• woecester 12%
• worcestor 8%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for WORCESTER

• worchesiter
• wocester
• woucester
• worscester
• dorcester
• wincester
• morfesster
• Dorceter
• Whorcester
• Worseter

Etymology of WORCESTER

The word "Worcester" has its origins in Old English. It is derived from the combination of two elements: "Weorgoran" and "ceaster". "Weorgoran" is believed to be a tribal name or personal name in Old English, but its exact meaning is unclear. "Ceaster" is the Old English word for "fort" or "Roman town". So "Worcester" can be translated to mean "the fort/town of the Weorgoran people". Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the word have evolved into its current form.