How to Pronounce Shipworm

To pronounce "shipworm", say SHIPW-orm — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪpwɜː(ɹ)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɪpwɜː(ɹ)m/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shipworm”

"shipworm" has 2 syllables: shipw-orm. It rhymes with whipworm, if that helps it stick.

What does shipworm mean?

noun

  1. Any of several wormlike marine mollusks (not true worms) of the family Teredinidae, that bore through the wooden hulls of ships and other woody material immersed in salt water.

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Words that rhyme with shipworm

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whipworm

Related words

teredinidborerwoodwormteredineteredotubewormseawormauger-fish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shipworm"?▾

"Shipworm" has 2 syllables: shipw · orm.

What is the IPA transcription of "shipworm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shipworm" is /ˈʃɪpwɜː(ɹ)m/.

What does "shipworm" mean?▾

Shipworm: Any of several wormlike marine mollusks (not true worms) of the family Teredinidae, that bore through the wooden hulls of ships and other woody material immersed in salt water.

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