Pronunciation of 'world'
The word 'world' in English refers to the Earth and all life on it, or a particular realm or domain of existence. It is pronounced as /wɜːrld/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'world' originates from the Old English 'weorold,' which combines 'wer' (man) and 'eld' (age), meaning 'age of man.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The Earth and all life on it, or a particular realm or domain of existence.
Pronounced as 'wɜːrld,' with the 'w' as in 'water,' the 'ɜːr' as in 'bird,' and the 'ld' as in 'cold.'
English (United Kingdom)
The Earth and all life on it, or a particular realm or domain of existence.
Pronounced as 'wɜːld,' with the 'w' as in 'water,' the 'ɜː' as in 'bird,' and the 'ld' as in 'cold.'