How to pronounce worldward
Say it like WURL-dwerd. Worldward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL).
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- WURL
- dwerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worldward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dwerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of worldward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURL-dwud.
What does worldward mean?
- Towards the world.
- Situated, directed, moving, or facing towards the world.
Where does worldward come from?
From world + -ward.
Questions about saying worldward
How do you pronounce worldward?
Say WURL-dwerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝldwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːldwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worldward?
Worldward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL). Broken into parts: WURL · dwerd.
Is worldward 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 /ˈwɜːldwəd/ (WURL-dwud).