word
Word
Wurd
/ˈwɜːrd/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
word
Dictionary meaning
A unit of language that native speakers can identify.
Examples
- Words are the blocks from which sentences are made.
- What's the word on the new smart phone?
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Word” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction