How to pronounce ragworm
Say it like RAG-wurm. Ragworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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US American/ˈræɡwɝm/RAG-wurm
UK British/ˈræɡwɜːm/RAG-wurm
- RAG
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wurmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of ragworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAG-wurm.
What does ragworm mean?
noun
- A polychaete worm in the genus Nereis or the family Nereididae, often used as bait in fishing.
Where does ragworm come from?
From rag + worm.
Questions about saying ragworm
How do you pronounce ragworm?
Say RAG-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈræɡwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragworm?
Ragworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · wurm.
Is ragworm 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 /ˈræɡwɜːm/ (RAG-wurm).