How to pronounce "wor d" in English
wɜːrd
WURD
Primary stress: WURD
Hear native speakers say wor d in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “wor d”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
WURD
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "wor d" 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 "wor d" 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 "wor d" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "wor d" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "wor d is" sounds like "wor d-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "wor d" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“is that they are desperate they don't know what to do um they say that they they are dying dying slowly so it's really wor D slowly yeah that's what”— Channel 4 NewsWatch clip
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is that they are desperate they don't know what to do um they say that they they are dying dying slowly so it's really wor D slowly yeah that's what
Hear it in context: “wor d”
2 clipsThe English word “wor d” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as wɜːrd (phonetic respelling: WURD). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (WURD), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “wor d” functions as a noun, verb, interjection and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wor d” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 1 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Channel 4 News.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKChannel 4 NewsClip #1 · @6:47
“Strip well when we manage to have contact with them uh what we are hearing is that they are desperate they don't know what to do um they say that they they are dying dying slowly so it's really wor D slowly yeah that's what they are dying dying slowly so it's really wor D slowly yeah that's what”
Definition & Meaning: “wor d”
- The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
- To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
- To flatter with words, to cajole.
- Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
- An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
Example Sentences (3)
- “But every word, whether written or spoken, which urges the woman to antagonism against the man, every word which is written or spoken to try and make of her a hybrid, self-contained opponent of men, makes a rift in the lute to which the world looks for its sweetest music.”
- “Then all was silent save the voice of the high priest, whose words grew louder and louder, […]”
- “is that they are desperate they don't know what to do um they say that they they are dying dying slowly so it's really wor D slowly yeah that's what”
Pronounce: “wor d”
- Pronunciation:
- WURD
- Syllables:
- WURD
- Written Hyphenation:
- word
- Primary stress:
- WURD
- IPA:
- wɜːrd
- Hear it in context
- wor d
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"wor d" (⁄wɜːrd⁄) 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, "wor d" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about wor d
How do you pronounce “wor d”?
“wor d” is pronounced ⁄wɜːrd⁄ (WURD). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “wor d”?
The primary stress in “wor d” is on “WURD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “wor d” mean?
The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
How can I hear “wor d” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “wor d” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “wor d”?
Single-syllable words like "wor d" 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 "wor d" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.