How to pronounce dreamworld
Say it like DREEM-wurld. Dreamworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM).
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- DREEM
- wurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamworld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamworld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DREEM-wurld.
What does dreamworld mean?
- An imaginary world, such as experienced while dreaming.
- Synonym of dreamland (“ideal but unrealistic fantasy world”).
Where does dreamworld come from?
From dream + world. Compare West Frisian dreamwrâld (“dreamworld”), Dutch droomwereld, dromenwereld (“dreamworld”), German Traumwelt (“dreamworld”), Danish drømmeverden (“dreamworld”), Swedish drömvärld (“dreamworld”).
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Questions about saying dreamworld
How do you pronounce dreamworld?
Say DREEM-wurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimˌwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmˌwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamworld?
Dreamworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM). Broken into parts: DREEM · wurld.
Is dreamworld pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdriːmˌwɜːld/ (DREEM-wurld).