How to pronounce bagworm
Say it like BAG-wurm. Bagworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæɡwɝm/BAG-wurm
UK British/ˈbæɡwɜːm/BAG-wurm
- BAG
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wurmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bagworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAG-wurm.
What does bagworm mean?
noun
- A bagworm moth, any member of the family Psychidae.
- An Eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum, family Lasiocampidae).
- A Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea, family Erebidae).
Where does bagworm come from?
From bag + worm.
Questions about saying bagworm
How do you pronounce bagworm?
Say BAG-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagworm?
Bagworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · wurm.
Is bagworm 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 /ˈbæɡwɜːm/ (BAG-wurm).