How to Pronounce Worlds

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

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/wɜːldz/

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What does worlds mean?

noun

  1. (with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

    “There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.”

  2. The Universe.

verb

  1. To consider or cause to be considered from a global perspective; to consider as a global whole, rather than making or focussing on national or other distinctions; compare globalise.
  2. To make real; to make worldly.

adverb

  1. To a great extent; much; far

Synonyms

planetcircleEarthSol IIIglobe

Related words

natureexistencerealitymacrocosmcreationpopulacepublicglobal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worlds"?▾

"Worlds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worlds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worlds" is /wɜːldz/.

What does "worlds" mean?▾

Worlds: (with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

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