The word "Worthite" is spelled as /ˈwɜrθaɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by the "r" sound, and then the "th" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound and the "t" sound. This word is not commonly used in everyday language, but is a term used in geology to describe a type of igneous rock containing olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase. Its spelling reflects the origin of the word, which is related to the town of Worth in Sussex, England.