To pronounce "worldwide", say WORLDW-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɜːldwaɪd/
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"worldwide" has 3 syllables: worldw-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“A large meteorite impact would cause worldwide extinction of life.”
adverb
“English is spoken worldwide.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Worldwide" has 3 syllables: worldw · id · e.
The IPA transcription of "worldwide" is /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/.
Worldwide: Spanning the world; global.
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