How to Pronounce Worm-eaten

To pronounce "worm-eaten", say WORM-eat-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

WORM-eat-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “worm-eaten”

"worm-eaten" has 3 syllables: worm-eat-en.

What does worm-eaten mean?

adjective

  1. Eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside.
  2. (by extension) Rotten or decrepit.

Synonyms

maggotywormridden

Related words

wormyvermiculatewornvermiculosevermiparousvermiformnematophagousvermiferous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "worm-eaten"?▾

"Worm-eaten" has 3 syllables: worm · eat · en.

What does "worm-eaten" mean?▾

Worm-eaten: Eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside.

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