How to Pronounce Worm

To pronounce "worm", say WORM — one syllable, IPA /wɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/wɜːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “worm”

"worm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with affirm and firm, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wurm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does worm mean?

noun

  1. A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.
  2. More loosely, any of various tubular invertebrates resembling annelids but not closely related to them, such as velvet worms, acorn worms, flatworms, or roundworms.

verb

  1. To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.

    “We wormed our way through the underbrush.”

  2. To move with one's body dragging the ground.

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Words that rhyme with worm

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worm"?▾

"Worm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "worm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "worm" is /wɜːm/.

What does "worm" mean?▾

Worm: A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.

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