How to pronounce "world" in English
wɜːrld
WURLD
Primary stress: WURLD
Hear native speakers say world in context across real video clips
you look at China, the biggest reason is that they want people around the world to use these models, and I think a lot of people will not. If you look outside of the US, a lot of people will not pay for software, but they might have computing resources where you can put a model on of the US, a lot of people will not pay for software, but they might have computing resources where you can put a model on
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “world”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
WURLD
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "world" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "world" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "world" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "world" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "world is" sounds like "world-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "world" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“world to use these models, and I think a lot of people will not.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“world. And I think the answer is This is super interesting to me. My team”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“world they could've had it if they wanted a quiet, rational discussion of anything.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“world. And then as as your own delusion drifts, you're more incentivized to grow”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“world on brains that aren't fully developed yet.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“world's largest collection of human fetal brain.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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world to use these models, and I think a lot of people will not.
Hear it in context: “world”
413,690 clipsThe English word “world” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as wɜːrld (phonetic respelling: WURLD). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (WURLD), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “world” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 413,690 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “world” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @34:25
“you look at China, the biggest reason is that they want people around the world to use these models, and I think a lot of people will not. If you look outside of the US, a lot of people will not pay for software, but they might have computing resources where you can put a model on of the US, a lot of people will not pay for software, but they might have computing resources where you can put a model on”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:42
“most [music] important question in the world. And I think the answer is This is super interesting to me. My team This is super interesting to me. My team”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @63:49
“convention in Charleston in 1860, which is the worst place in the world they could've had it if they wanted a quiet, rational discussion of anything. South Carolina is the first state to secede, and then is quickly followed. You can”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @13:27
“yourself off from the reality of the world. And then as as your own delusion drifts, you're more incentivized to grow drifts, you're more incentivized to grow”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @5:47
“persuasive algorithms in the history of world on brains that aren't fully developed yet. Yeah, there's been these like developed yet. Yeah, there's been these”
Definition & Meaning: “world”
- The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
- The subjective human experience, regarded individually.
- To consider or cause to be considered from a global perspective; to consider as a global whole, rather than making or focusing on national or other distinctions; compare globalize.
- To make real; to make worldly.
Example Sentences (3)
- “In retrospect, the process of economic globalization has meant the end of the world as we knew it.”
- “The period immediately following my divorce seemed like the end of my world.”
- “world to use these models, and I think a lot of people will not. If you look outside of the US, a lot of people will not pay for software, but they might have c”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “world”
- Pronunciation:
- WURLD
- Syllables:
- WURLD
- Written Hyphenation:
- world
- Primary stress:
- WURLD
- IPA:
- wɜːrld
- Hear it in context
- world
Synonyms: “world”
Hear words related in meaning to “world” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “world”
-ɜrldWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"world" (⁄wɜːrld⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "world" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about world
How do you pronounce “world”?
“world” is pronounced ⁄wɜːrld⁄ (WURLD). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “world”?
The primary stress in “world” is on “WURLD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “world” mean?
The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
How can I hear “world” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “world”?
Single-syllable words like "world" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "world" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.