How to Pronounce Bookworms

To pronounce "bookworms", say BOOKW-orms — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BOOKW-orms

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💡 Tip for remembering “bookworms”

"bookworms" has 2 syllables: bookw-orms. It rhymes with hookworms, if that helps it stick.

What does bookworms mean?

noun

  1. Any of various insects that infest books.
  2. An avid book reader.

Synonyms

bibliophagebibliophilebook loverlibrovore

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Words that rhyme with bookworms

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hookworms

Related words

pedantscholasticbookloverbookishbookishnessbooksbooksellersbooklore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bookworms"?▾

"Bookworms" has 2 syllables: bookw · orms.

What does "bookworms" mean?▾

Bookworms: Any of various insects that infest books.

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