How to Pronounce Word

To pronounce "word", say WORD — one syllable, IPA /wɜːd/. 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

/wɜːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “word”

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

What does word mean?

noun

  1. The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
  2. Something like such a unit of language:

verb

  1. To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

    “I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.”

  2. To flatter with words, to cajole.

interjection

  1. Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

    “"Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")”

  2. (stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Synonyms

Bibleword of GodGodLogospromisevocableexpressphraseput into wordsstate

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Words that rhyme with word

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absurdspurredstirredconferredinterrednerddemurredpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurred

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "word"?▾

"Word" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "word"?▾

The IPA transcription of "word" is /wɜːd/.

What does "word" mean?▾

Word: The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

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