How to pronounce cutworms
Say it like KUHT-wurmz. Cutworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- wurmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutworms 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.
- wurmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cutworms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHT-wurmz.
What does cutworms mean?
- plural of cutworm How to pronounce cutworm
Questions about saying cutworms
How do you pronounce cutworms?
Say KUHT-wurmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌˌtwɝmz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌˌtwɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutworms?
Cutworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · wurmz.
Is cutworms 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 /ˈkʌˌtwɜːmz/ (KUHT-wurmz).