How to pronounce lugworm
Say it like LUHG-werm. Lugworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG).
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- LUHG
- werm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lugworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wermKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lugworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHG-wum.
What does lugworm mean?
- especially the northern lugworm (Arenicola marina), whose coiled castings can often be seen on beaches at low tide.
- black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens).
Where does lugworm come from?
From lug (“anything that moves slowly”) + worm.
Questions about saying lugworm
How do you pronounce lugworm?
Say LUHG-werm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡwɚm/. In British English it is /ˈlʌɡwəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lugworm?
Lugworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG). Broken into parts: LUHG · werm.
Is lugworm 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 /ˈlʌɡwəm/ (LUHG-wum).