How to Pronounce Tapeworms

To pronounce "tapeworms", say TAP-ew-orms — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TAP-ew-orms

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💡 Tip for remembering “tapeworms”

"tapeworms" has 3 syllables: tap-ew-orms.

What does tapeworms mean?

noun

  1. Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
  2. Infection by tapeworms.

Synonyms

cestode

Related words

cestodecestodacestodesparasiteshookwormsroundwormshookworm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapeworms"?▾

"Tapeworms" has 3 syllables: tap · ew · orms.

What does "tapeworms" mean?▾

Tapeworms: Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.

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