How to pronounce outworld
Say it like OW-twurld. Outworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- twurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outworld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- twurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outworld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OW-twurld.
What does outworld mean?
- A planet that is remote from the homeworld of a civilization.
- Any civilization seen as remote from the speaker's perspective.
Where does outworld come from?
From out- + world.
Questions about saying outworld
How do you pronounce outworld?
Say OW-twurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊˌtwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈaʊˌtwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outworld?
Outworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · twurld.
Is outworld 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 /ˈaʊˌtwɜːld/ (OW-twurld).