How to Pronounce "world"
word
/ˈwɝɫd/
WERLD
/wˈɜːld/
WURLD
Definition
The world is the planet Earth and all the people, places, and things on it. It can also mean a particular area or type of life, or the whole human experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɝɫd/
British English
/wˈɜːld/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WERLD
UK
WURLD
Listen in Context
The world is full of beautiful places to visit.
She wants to travel around the world one day.
Many animals live in different parts of the world.
It's a small world when you meet someone from your hometown abroad.