tank-worm

Questions

What does tank-worm mean?

A small nematoid worm, likely to be the young of the guinea-worm.

Where does tank-worm come from?

So-named as it was commonly found in the mud in water tanks of India in the 19th century.

How to pronounce tank-worm

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tank-worm”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tank-worm”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “tank-worm” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.