How to pronounce roundworm
Say it like ROWN-dwurm. Roundworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- dwurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dwurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of roundworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROWN-dwurm.
What does roundworm mean?
- An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.
Where does roundworm come from?
From round + worm.
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Questions about saying roundworm
How do you pronounce roundworm?
Say ROWN-dwurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊnˌdwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈraʊnˌdwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundworm?
Roundworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · dwurm.
Is roundworm 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 /ˈraʊnˌdwɜːm/ (ROWN-dwurm).