How to pronounce wyrm
Say it like WURM. Wyrm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wyrm 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.
American vs British pronunciation of wyrm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURM.
What does wyrm mean?
- A huge limbless and wingless dragon or dragonlike creature.
- A sea serpent.
Where does wyrm come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English wyrm.
Words that rhyme with wyrm
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Words that sound like wyrm
Questions about saying wyrm
How do you pronounce wyrm?
Say WURM. The American pronunciation is /wɝm/. In British English it is /wɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wyrm?
Wyrm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WURM.
Is wyrm 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 /wɜːm/ (WURM).
What words sound the same as wyrm?
Wyrm sounds the same as worm in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.