How to Pronounce Otherworldly

To pronounce "otherworldly", say OTH-erw-orldly — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

otherworldly

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “otherworldly”

"otherworldly" has 3 syllables: oth-erw-orldly. It rhymes with worldly, if that helps it stick.

What does otherworldly 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

Words that rhyme with otherworldly

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worldly

Related words

supernaturalpreternaturaltranscendentalnonnaturalthoughetherealeerieotherworldy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "otherworldly"?▾

"Otherworldly" has 3 syllables: oth · erw · orldly.

What is the IPA transcription of "otherworldly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "otherworldly" is /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/.

What does "otherworldly" mean?▾

Otherworldly: 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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