How to Pronounce Hookworm

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HOOKW-orm

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💡 Tip for remembering “hookworm”

"hookworm" has 2 syllables: hookw-orm.

What does hookworm mean?

noun

  1. Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin.

Related words

ancylostomatidaeancylostomaancylostomidredwormroundwormascaridoid

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How many syllables are in "hookworm"?▾

"Hookworm" has 2 syllables: hookw · orm.

What does "hookworm" mean?▾

Hookworm: Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin.

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