How to pronounce otherworld
Say it like UHTH-er-wurld. Otherworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH).
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- UHTH
- er
- wurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otherworld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of otherworld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHTH-uh-wurld.
What does otherworld mean?
- A world beyond death; an afterlife.
- A world other than the everyday world.
- A mythical abode of otherworldly beings.
Where does otherworld come from?
From Middle English othyr world, oþerr werelld, oþer world, from Old English ōþer weoruld, equivalent to other + world.
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Questions about saying otherworld
How do you pronounce otherworld?
Say UHTH-er-wurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌðɚˌwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈʌðəˌwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otherworld?
Otherworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH). Broken into parts: UHTH · er · wurld.
Is otherworld 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 /ˈʌðəˌwɜːld/ (UHTH-uh-wurld).