How to Pronounce Wormhole

To pronounce "wormhole", say WORMH-ol-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

WORMH-ol-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “wormhole”

"wormhole" has 3 syllables: wormh-ol-e.

What does wormhole mean?

noun

  1. A hole burrowed by a worm
  2. A hypothetical shortcut between two points in spacetime, permitting faster-than-light travel and sometimes time travel.

verb

  1. To make porous or permeable through the formation of small holes or tunnels.

Synonyms

Einstein-Rosen bridge

Related words

tunnelingtunnelvortexblackoutcorridorhallwayhallaisle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wormhole"?▾

"Wormhole" has 3 syllables: wormh · ol · e.

What does "wormhole" mean?▾

Wormhole: A hole burrowed by a worm

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