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worm
Definition:
(nou) any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae (nou) a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect (nou) a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network (nou) screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
Phonetic Transcription:
wɜːm
Examples:
As the worm is twisted into the cork, the levers are raised.
The actual author of the worm is unknown.
The early bird catches the worm.
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Common mistakes of worm pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "worm" with a long "o" sound, like "wore." The correct pronunciation is /wɜrm/ in US English and /wɜːm/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "er" sound, similar to "her."
- Misplacing the stress: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable or say it as a two-syllable word. "Worm" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable: /wɜrm/ (US) or /wɜːm/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "w" and "er" sounds together.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners may pronounce "worm" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound unnatural. The "r" should be soft, as in /wɜrm/ (US) or /wɜːm/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it with the preceding vowel.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some speakers add an unnecessary "uh" sound after "worm," pronouncing it as "worm-uh." The correct pronunciation is just /wɜrm/ (US) or /wɜːm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "worm" quickly to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing "worm" with "warm": Learners often confuse "worm" with "warm," leading to mispronunciation. "Worm" should be pronounced as /wɜrm/ (US) or /wɜːm/ (UK), while "warm" is /wɔrm/ (US) or /wɔːm/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "worm" has a more central vowel.