How to pronounce tapeworm
Say it like TAYP-wurm. Tapeworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYP).
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- TAYP
- wurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapeworm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of tapeworm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAYP-wurm.
What does tapeworm mean?
- Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infests the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
- A broad fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum.
- Infection by tapeworms.
- To move along in a wriggling manner, like a tapeworm.
- To treat (an animal) for tapeworm infection.
Where does tapeworm come from?
From tape + worm.
Questions about saying tapeworm
How do you pronounce tapeworm?
Say TAYP-wurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/. In British English it is /ˈteɪpˌwɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapeworm?
Tapeworm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYP). Broken into parts: TAYP · wurm.
Is tapeworm 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 /ˈteɪpˌwɜːm/ (TAYP-wurm).