Google.co.uk and google.com spell World in IPA differently. But if you press the speak button, both pronounce it as /wərld/ (AmEng).
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How can I make sure Google UK pronounces in British accent?
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Best Answer
This is more of a workaround.
If you use the pronunciation function on https://translate.google.co.uk instead of just using the Google UK search bar, it will pronounce the word using the British accent.
https://translate.google.co.uk/#auto/en/world