How to pronounce otherworldly
Say it like uhth-er-WURLD-lee. Otherworldly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WURLD).
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- uhth
- er
- WURLD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otherworldly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WURLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of otherworldly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhth-uh-WURLD-lee.
What does otherworldly mean?
- Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a world different from the tangible world, especially a fantasy, imaginary, or mystical world.
- Odd and unfamiliar; strange, uncanny, weird.
- Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with spiritual matters.
Where does otherworldly come from?
From other world (“a world beyond death; a world other than the everyday world”) + -ly (suffix meaning having the likeness of, resembling forming adjectives).
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Questions about saying otherworldly
How do you pronounce otherworldly?
Say uhth-er-WURLD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌðərˈwɝldli/. In British English it is /ˌʌðəˈwɜːldli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otherworldly?
Otherworldly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WURLD). Broken into parts: uhth · er · WURLD · lee.
Is otherworldly 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 /ˌʌðəˈwɜːldli/ (uhth-uh-WURLD-lee).