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How to Pronounce "inchworm"

word

ˈɪntʃ.wɜːm
INCH-wurm
ˈɪntʃwɜːm
INCH-wurm

Definition

An inchworm is a small caterpillar that moves by looping its body in a characteristic way, making it look like it's measuring its path inch by inch.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɪntʃ.wɜːm

British English

ˈɪntʃwɜːm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

INCH-wurm

UK

INCH-wurm

Listen in Context

The inchworm crawled across the leaf.

Have you ever seen an inchworm move?

The teacher showed a picture of an inchworm in class.

Look at that tiny green inchworm! It moves in such a funny way.