American English

How to pronounce worldwide

adjective · adverbB1Common word
werldWAID

/ˌwɚld̚ˈwaɪd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Existing in, known in, or affecting all parts of the world.

What to listen for

In “worldwide,” put the main beat on “wide”; the first part is lighter. You will hear this in both “worldwide sales” and “used worldwide.”

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adjective

Existing in, known in, or affecting all parts of the world.

The company has worldwide sales.

The film became a worldwide success.

Common phrases & grammar

worldwide sales · worldwide success · worldwide attention · worldwide audience

worldwide + noun

be + worldwide

adverb

In or to all parts of the world.

The app is used worldwide.

The news spread worldwide.

Good to know

Worldwide can come before a noun as an adjective or after a verb as an adverb.

Common phrases & grammar

used worldwide · known worldwide · sold worldwide · recognized worldwide

verb + worldwide

worldwide + verb