How do you pronounce "hookworm"?

In American English: /ˈhʊkwɝm/ (HUUKW-urm). In British English: /hˈʊkwɜːm/ (H-uukw). In Canadian English: /ˈhʊkwɝm/ (HUUKW-urm). In Australian English: /hˈʊkwɜːm/ (H-uukw).

Is "hookworm" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʊkwɝm/ (HUUKW-urm), while in British English it's /hˈʊkwɜːm/ (H-uukw).

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hookworm

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/ˈhʊkwɝm/

HUUKW-urm

Syllable Breakdown

hʊkwhook·ɝmworm

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