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