Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does pickleworm mean?
Diaphania nitidalis, a crambid moth with wide triangular wings, a serious agricultural pest.
Where does pickleworm come from?
From pickle + worm.

How to pronounce pickleworm

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pickleworm”.
  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 “pickleworm”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “pickleworm” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.