How to pronounce hookworms
Say it like HUUK-wermz. Hookworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
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US American/ˈhʊkwɚmz/HUUK-wermz
UK British/ˈhʊkwəmz/HUUK-wumz
- HUUK
- wermz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hookworms 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.
- wermzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hookworms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUUK-wumz.
What does hookworms mean?
noun
- plural of hookworm How to pronounce hookworm
Questions about saying hookworms
How do you pronounce hookworms?
Say HUUK-wermz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊkwɚmz/. In British English it is /ˈhʊkwəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hookworms?
Hookworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · wermz.
Is hookworms 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 /ˈhʊkwəmz/ (HUUK-wumz).