How to pronounce roundworms
Say it like ROWN-dwermz. Roundworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- dwermz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundworms 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.
- dwermzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roundworms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROWN-dwumz.
What does roundworms mean?
- plural of roundworm How to pronounce roundworm
Questions about saying roundworms
How do you pronounce roundworms?
Say ROWN-dwermz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndwɚmz/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndwəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundworms?
Roundworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · dwermz.
Is roundworms 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 /ˈraʊndwəmz/ (ROWN-dwumz).