How to Pronounce Earworm

To pronounce "earworm", say EARW-orm — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪəwɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪəwɜːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “earworm”

"earworm" has 2 syllables: earw-orm.

What does earworm mean?

noun

  1. A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
  2. (originally United States) Short for corn earworm (“larva of the moths Helicoverpa zea (syn. Heliothis zea) and Helicoverpa armigera, which are agricultural pests”).

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earworm"?▾

"Earworm" has 2 syllables: earw · orm.

What is the IPA transcription of "earworm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earworm" is /ˈɪəwɜːm/.

What does "earworm" mean?▾

Earworm: A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.

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