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