How to Pronounce "what's the word"
expression
WUHTS thuh WURD
WOTS thuh WURD
Definition
An expression used when you're trying to remember or find the correct word for something, or asking someone for the word in another language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
British English
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS thuh WURD
UK
WOTS thuh WURD
Listen in Context
I can't remember, what's the word for someone who studies the stars?
Do you know what's the word for 'apple' in French?
Wait, what's the word when someone can't sleep?
It's on the tip of my tongue—what's the word—oh, insomnia!