How to Pronounce Worldly

To pronounce "worldly", say WORLDLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “worldly”

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

What does worldly mean?

adjective

  1. Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
  2. Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

adverb

  1. In a worldly manner.

Synonyms

layprofanematerialmundanesublunarsophisticatedstreet-smart

Antonyms

clericalreligioussacrednaiveotherworldlyspiritual

Words that rhyme with worldly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

otherworldly

Related words

mundanematerialtemporalsophisticatedmaterialisticmercenaryeconomicblase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worldly"?▾

"Worldly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worldly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worldly" is /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/.

What does "worldly" mean?▾

Worldly: Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

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