Pronunciation of 'world'
The word 'world' in English (en-US) refers to the Earth, all of its inhabitants, 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 'weoruld,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*weraldi,' meaning 'age of man' or 'human existence.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The Earth and all its inhabitants, or a particular domain or sphere.
Pronounced as 'wɜːrld,' with a single syllable. 'W' as in 'water,' 'ɜː' as in 'bird,' and 'rld' as a combined sound of 'r' and 'ld.'
English (United Kingdom)
The Earth and all its inhabitants, or a particular domain or sphere.
Pronounced as 'wɜːld,' with a single syllable. 'W' as in 'water,' 'ɜː' as in 'bird,' and 'ld' as a combined sound.