How to Pronounce Inchworm

To pronounce "inchworm", say INCHW-orm — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntʃ.wɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪntʃ.wɜːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inchworm”

"inchworm" has 2 syllables: inchw-orm.

What does inchworm mean?

noun

  1. The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

verb

  1. To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
  2. To crawl or creep slowly.

Synonyms

geometridloopermeasuring wormspanworm

Related words

looperbasketwormspanwormdropwormwirewormgeometridfireworm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inchworm"?▾

"Inchworm" has 2 syllables: inchw · orm.

What is the IPA transcription of "inchworm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inchworm" is /ˈɪntʃ.wɜːm/.

What does "inchworm" mean?▾

Inchworm: The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

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