How to Pronounce "mealworms"
word
ˈmiːlˌwɝmz
MEEL-wurmz
mˈiːlwɜːmz
MEEL-wurmz
Definition
Mealworms are the larvae of a type of dark beetle, often used as animal food or sometimes for human consumption.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmiːlˌwɝmz
British English
mˈiːlwɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEL-wurmz
UK
MEEL-wurmz
Listen in Context
Birds love to eat mealworms as a treat.
Some people raise mealworms at home for their pets.
Chickens enjoy pecking at live mealworms in the garden.
I started a small farm to grow mealworms for my reptiles.