How to pronounce earthworms
Say it like URTH-wurmz. Earthworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- wurmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthworms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- wurmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of earthworms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-wurmz.
What does earthworms mean?
- plural of earthworm How to pronounce earthworm
Questions about saying earthworms
How do you pronounce earthworms?
Say URTH-wurmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌwɝmz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌwɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthworms?
Earthworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · wurmz.
Is earthworms 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 /ˈɜːθˌwɜːmz/ (URTH-wurmz).