How to Pronounce Other-worldly

To pronounce "other-worldly", say OTH-erw-orldly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

OTH-erw-orldly

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"other-worldly" has 3 syllables: oth-erw-orldly.

What does other-worldly mean?

adjective

  1. Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.
  2. Not belonging to the real world; unnatural; odd and unfamiliar.

Synonyms

alienetherealmysticaltranscendental

Related words

extra-planetaryoff-worldheav'nlyworldlywiseextra-solarpraeternaturalaetherealaetheric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "other-worldly"?▾

"Other-worldly" has 3 syllables: oth · erw · orldly.

What does "other-worldly" mean?▾

Other-worldly: Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.

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