How to Pronounce "the world over"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
thuh WURLD OH-ver
ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld/ /ˈəʊvɐ
thuh WURD OH-vuh
Definition
Used to mean 'all around the world' or 'in every part of the world.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh WURLD OH-ver
UK
thuh WURD OH-vuh
Listen in Context
People the world over celebrate New Year in different ways.
Soccer is loved the world over.
Food traditions the world over are unique and interesting.
Coffee drinkers the world over start their mornings with a cup.