How to pronounce worldview
Say it like WURLD-vyoo. Worldview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURLD).
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- WURLD
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worldview pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of worldview
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURLD-vyoo.
What does worldview mean?
- An individual's, ingroup's or society's view of the world and how it is to be interpreted.
- The totality of one's beliefs about reality.
- A general philosophy or view of life.“The Elizabethan worldview differs from a modern worldview.”
Where does worldview come from?
A calque of German Weltanschauung, equivalent to world + view.
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Questions about saying worldview
How do you pronounce worldview?
Say WURLD-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝldˌvju/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːldˌvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worldview?
Worldview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURLD). Broken into parts: WURLD · vyoo.
Is worldview 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 /ˈwɜːldˌvjuː/ (WURLD-vyoo).