How to pronounce cutworm
Say it like KUHT-wurm. Cutworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cutworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHT-wurm.
What does cutworm mean?
- The larva of any of the many moths of the family Noctuidae, considered an agricultural pest.
Where does cutworm come from?
From cut + worm, from the habit of eating through the stem of plants, or possibly from cutty (“short”).
Questions about saying cutworm
How do you pronounce cutworm?
Say KUHT-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌˌtwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈkʌˌtwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutworm?
Cutworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · wurm.
Is cutworm 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 /ˈkʌˌtwɜːm/ (KUHT-wurm).