American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'world' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "world" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "world"

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Simple pronunciation
werld
IPA transcription
/wɚld̚/
Word frequency
148th

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What does "world" mean?

  1. 1.the earth and all its people and nations
  2. 2.a particular region or group of countries

Examples of "world" in a sentence

  • The world is a big place.
  • I learned about the world in geography class.
  • The world can be a scary place.

How common is "world"?

World is the 148th most common word in English.

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