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world map

/wɝːld ˈmæp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables
world-map
IPA
/wɝːld ˈmæp/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A map of a world; a cartographic representation, a projection done to scale, representative of a planet's surface.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compound of world + map.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /wɝːld ˈmæp/
  • British English: /wɜːld ˈmæp/

Inflected Forms

world maps (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce world map?
The recorded pronunciation is /wɝːld ˈmæp/.
What does world map mean?
A map of a world; a cartographic representation, a projection done to scale, representative of a planet's surface.
Where does world map come from?
Compound of world + map.

How to pronounce world map

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/wɝːld ˈmæp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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