Pronunciation of 'world'
The word 'world' in English (en-US) refers to the Earth, all of humanity, or a particular realm or domain. It is pronounced as /wɜːrld/ in IPA, with a single syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'world' originates from Old English 'weorold,' which combines 'wer' (man) and 'old' (age), meaning 'age of man.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The Earth, all of humanity, or a particular realm or domain.
Pronounced as 'wurld,' with a single syllable. 'w' as in 'water,' 'ɜː' as in 'bird,' 'r' as in 'red,' 'l' as in 'light,' and 'd' as in 'dog.'