To pronounce "worldly-wise", say WORLDLYW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WORLDLYW-is-e
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"worldly-wise" has 3 syllables: worldlyw-is-e.
"Worldly-wise" has 3 syllables: worldlyw · is · e.
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