How to Pronounce Cankerworm

To pronounce "cankerworm", say CANK-erw-orm — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CANK-erw-orm

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💡 Tip for remembering “cankerworm”

"cankerworm" has 3 syllables: cank-erw-orm.

What does cankerworm mean?

noun

  1. Either of two caterpillars, the larvae of geometrid moths, that are destructive to fruit, buds and leaves.
  2. A corrupting or destructive force.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "cankerworm"?▾

"Cankerworm" has 3 syllables: cank · erw · orm.

What does "cankerworm" mean?▾

Cankerworm: Either of two caterpillars, the larvae of geometrid moths, that are destructive to fruit, buds and leaves.

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