Pronunciation of 'world'
The word 'world' in English (en-US) refers to the Earth, the universe, or a realm of existence. It is pronounced as /wɜːrld/ in IPA, with a single syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'world' originates from Old English 'weorold,' which is a combination of 'wer' (man) and 'old' (age), meaning 'age of man.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Refers to the Earth, the universe, or a realm of existence.
Pronounced as 'wurld,' with the 'w' as in 'water,' the 'ɜː' as in 'bird,' and 'ld' as in 'cold.'