How to Pronounce Hellgrammite

To pronounce "hellgrammite", say HELLGR-amm-it-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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Letters

HELLGR-amm-it-e

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"hellgrammite" has 4 syllables: hellgr-amm-it-e.

What does hellgrammite mean?

noun

  1. The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.
  2. A lure designed to mimic a hellgramite.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "hellgrammite"?▾

"Hellgrammite" has 4 syllables: hellgr · amm · it · e.

What does "hellgrammite" mean?▾

Hellgrammite: The aquatic larval form of the dobsonfly, having a segmented body with legs on each segment, and a head with prominent pincers, prized as fish bait.

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