How to pronounce silkworms
Say it like SIL-kwurmz. Silkworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- kwurmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silkworms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwurmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of silkworms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIL-kwurmz.
What does silkworms mean?
- plural of silkworm How to pronounce silkworm
Questions about saying silkworms
How do you pronounce silkworms?
Say SIL-kwurmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlˌkwɝmz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlˌkwɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silkworms?
Silkworms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · kwurmz.
Is silkworms 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 /ˈsɪlˌkwɜːmz/ (SIL-kwurmz).