Pronunciation: [wˈɜːslɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Worsley" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈwɔːzli/. The first syllable "wor" is pronounced as "waw" with a rounded vowel sound, followed by "s" which is pronounced as the voiceless "s" sound. Then, the "ley" at the end is pronounced as "lee" with a long "e" vowel sound. Therefore, this spelling represents a name that is pronounced as "Wawzlee" in British English.
The word "Worsley" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from a place name, specifically from the village of Worsley in Greater Manchester, England. The village's name is believed to come from the Old English words "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement", and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing". Thus, "Worsley" essentially means "enclosed woodland" or "settlement in the woodland". Over time, the surname was adopted by people who either originated from Worsley or had some association with the place.
