How to Pronounce Woodlouse

To pronounce "woodlouse", say WOODL-ous-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “woodlouse”

"woodlouse" has 3 syllables: woodl-ous-e.

What does woodlouse mean?

noun

  1. Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

Synonyms

oniscidean

Related words

slatersowbugwoodwormwoodwaspdoodlebug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "woodlouse"?▾

"Woodlouse" has 3 syllables: woodl · ous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "woodlouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "woodlouse" is /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/.

What does "woodlouse" mean?▾

Woodlouse: Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

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