How to Pronounce Wold

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

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/wəʊld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wold”

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

What does wold mean?

noun

  1. An unforested or deforested plain, a grassland, a moor.
  2. A wood or forest, especially a wooded upland.

Words that rhyme with wold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

stowchamberlainworldwealdwildwildernessewoodlandwong

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wold"?▾

"Wold" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wold" is /wəʊld/.

What does "wold" mean?▾

Wold: An unforested or deforested plain, a grassland, a moor.

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