How to Pronounce "world record"
expression
ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
WURLD REK-erd, ruh-KORD, rih-KORD
wˈɜːld/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
WURLED REK-awd
Definition
The best achievement in the world in a particular activity, such as sports, measured and officially recognized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
British English
wˈɜːld/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURLD REK-erd, ruh-KORD, rih-KORD
UK
WURLED REK-awd
Listen in Context
She set a new world record in swimming.
The world record for the fastest marathon is amazing.
Many athletes dream of holding a world record.
He broke the world record by just one second!