How to pronounce wormholes
Say it like WURM-hawlz. Wormholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURM).
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- WURM
- hawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wormholes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- hawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wormholes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURM-hawlz.
What does wormholes mean?
- plural of wormhole How to pronounce wormhole
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wormhole How to pronounce wormhole
Questions about saying wormholes
How do you pronounce wormholes?
Say WURM-hawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝmˌhɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːmˌhɔːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wormholes?
Wormholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURM). Broken into parts: WURM · hawlz.
Is wormholes 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 /ˈwɜːmˌhɔːlz/ (WURM-hawlz).