How to pronounce angleworm
Say it like ANG-gul-wurm. Angleworm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gul
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angleworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of angleworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-gul-wurm.
What does angleworm mean?
- An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish.
Where does angleworm come from?
From angle + worm.
Questions about saying angleworm
How do you pronounce angleworm?
Say ANG-gul-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡəlˌwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡəlˌwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angleworm?
Angleworm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gul · wurm.
Is angleworm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæŋɡəlˌwɜːm/ (ANG-gul-wurm).