How to pronounce hookworm
Say it like HUUK-wurm. Hookworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
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- HUUK
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hookworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- wurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hookworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUUK-wurm.
What does hookworm mean?
- Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin.
- Infection with one of these parasites.“a case of hookworm”
Where does hookworm come from?
From hook + worm.
Words that rhyme with hookworm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hookworm.
Questions about saying hookworm
How do you pronounce hookworm?
Say HUUK-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊˌkwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈhʊˌkwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hookworm?
Hookworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · wurm.
Is hookworm 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 /ˈhʊˌkwɜːm/ (HUUK-wurm).