How to Pronounce "end of the world"
expression
END-uhv-thuh-WURLD
END-uhv-thuh-WURLED
Definition
A phrase meaning the complete destruction or end of everything in the world. It is often used literally to talk about apocalyptic events, or figuratively to describe something that feels like a huge disaster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
British English
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
END-uhv-thuh-WURLD
UK
END-uhv-thuh-WURLED
Listen in Context
Some people fear the end of the world will come soon.
The earthquake felt like the end of the world.
Losing your phone is not the end of the world.
Don’t worry, forgetting your homework isn’t the end of the world.