How to Pronounce Width

To pronounce "width", say WIDTH — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɪdθ/. 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

/ˈwɪdθ/

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What does width mean?

noun

  1. The state of being wide.
  2. The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.

Synonyms

breadth

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Related words

breadthwidebroadextentwideningmagnitudedepthouter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "width"?▾

"Width" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "width"?▾

The IPA transcription of "width" is /ˈwɪdθ/.

What does "width" mean?▾

Width: The state of being wide.

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