How to pronounce worlds
Say it like WURLDZ. Worlds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WURLDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worlds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of worlds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURLDZ.
What does worlds mean?
- plural of world How to pronounce world
- To a great extent; much; far.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of world How to pronounce world
Words that sound like worlds
- world's
Questions about saying worlds
How do you pronounce worlds?
Say WURLDZ. The American pronunciation is /wɝldz/. In British English it is /wɜːldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worlds?
Worlds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURLDZ.
Is worlds 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 /wɜːldz/ (WURLDZ).
What words sound the same as worlds?
Worlds sounds the same as world's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.