How do you pronounce “word”?

noun

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/wɜɹd/

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Noun: The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. The smallest discrete unit of spoken language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more phonemes and one or more morphemes. The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes. A discrete, meaningful unit of language approved by an authority or native speaker ( compare non-word ). A sign used in a sign language.
Verb: To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).“strongly worded letter”
Interjection: Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement “My word is my bond.”“"Yo, that movie was epic! " / " Word? " ("You speak the truth? ") / " Word." ("I speak the truth.")”

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