How to pronounce worldwide
Say it like WURL-dwyde. Worldwide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL).
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- WURL
- dwyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worldwide 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.
- dwydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of worldwide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURL-dwyde.
What does worldwide mean?
- spanning or extending throughout the entire world“worldwide distribution”“a worldwide epidemic”
- involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope“global war”“global monetary policy”
- of worldwide scope or applicability“an issue of cosmopolitan import”“the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time”
Where does worldwide come from?
From world + -wide.
Questions about saying worldwide
How do you pronounce worldwide?
Say WURL-dwyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝlˌdwaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worldwide?
Worldwide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURL). Broken into parts: WURL · dwyde.
Is worldwide 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 /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ (WURL-dwyde).