How to Pronounce Pillbug

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PILLB-ug

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💡 Tip for remembering “pillbug”

"pillbug" has 2 syllables: pillb-ug.

What does pillbug mean?

noun

  1. Any of very many terrestrial crustaceans, of the family Armadillidiidae, a subgroup of the woodlice, that can roll themselves up into a protective ball.

Synonyms

roly-polysowbug

Related words

pillwormarmadillidiidinsectwaterbugpalmer-wormwoodlouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pillbug"?▾

"Pillbug" has 2 syllables: pillb · ug.

What does "pillbug" mean?▾

Pillbug: Any of very many terrestrial crustaceans, of the family Armadillidiidae, a subgroup of the woodlice, that can roll themselves up into a protective ball.

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