How to Pronounce "ringworm"
word
ˈrɪŋˌwɝm
RING-wurm
ɹˈɪŋwɜːm
RING-wurm
Definition
A contagious skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm, that makes red, ring-shaped rashes on the skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɪŋˌwɝm
British English
ɹˈɪŋwɜːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-wurm
UK
RING-wurm
Listen in Context
Ringworm is common in children.
My cat has ringworm.
Doctors can treat ringworm quickly.
He thought it was just a rash, but it turned out to be ringworm.