How to Pronounce Ringworm

To pronounce "ringworm", say RINGW-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

RINGW-orm

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💡 Tip for remembering “ringworm”

"ringworm" has 2 syllables: ringw-orm. It rhymes with lungworm and tongueworm, if that helps it stick.

What does ringworm mean?

noun

  1. A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

Synonyms

dermatophytosistinea

Words that rhyme with ringworm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lungwormtongueworm

Related words

tinearoundwormserpigoscabwormmaggotscalpspored

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ringworm"?▾

"Ringworm" has 2 syllables: ringw · orm.

What does "ringworm" mean?▾

Ringworm: A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

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