How to Pronounce Weird

To pronounce "weird", say WEIRD — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɪɹd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈwɪɹd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/wˈiəd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does weird mean?

adjective

  1. Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.
  2. Deviating from the normal; bizarre.

noun

  1. Fate; destiny; luck.
  2. A prediction.

verb

  1. To destine; doom; change by witchcraft or sorcery.
  2. To warn solemnly; adjure.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "weird"?▾

To pronounce "weird", say WEIRD — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɪɹd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "weird"?▾

"Weird" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weird"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weird" is /ˈwɪɹd/.

What does "weird" mean?▾

Weird: Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.

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