How to Pronounce Olde-worlde

To pronounce "olde-worlde", say OLD-ew-orld-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

OLD-ew-orld-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “olde-worlde”

"olde-worlde" has 4 syllables: old-ew-orld-e.

What does olde-worlde mean?

adjective

  1. Having an old-fashioned or archaic feel.

    “Down this street is a lovely olde worlde bookshop.”

  2. Pretending to be archaic; affectedly or pretentiously old-fashioned.

Related words

woldoldeoldfangledold-timyauldoldfashionedolden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "olde-worlde"?▾

"Olde-worlde" has 4 syllables: old · ew · orld · e.

What does "olde-worlde" mean?▾

Olde-worlde: Having an old-fashioned or archaic feel.

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