How to Pronounce Wild

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

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Syllable

Letters

/waɪld/

IPA

"wild" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mild and beguiled, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wilde, weild, wylde — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

The undomesticated state of a wild animal
“After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild.”
(chiefly in the plural) a wilderness

verb

To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.

adjective

Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
“Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses.”
From or relating to wild creatures.
“wild honey”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "wild"?▾

"Wild" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wild"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wild" is /waɪld/.

What does "wild" mean?▾

Wild: The undomesticated state of a wild animal

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