How to pronounce chervil
Say it like CHUR-vil. Chervil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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US American/ˈtʃɝvɪl/CHUR-vil
UK British/ˈtʃɜːvɪl/CHUR-vil
- CHUR
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chervil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chervil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-vil.
What does chervil mean?
noun
- A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
- Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.
Questions about saying chervil
How do you pronounce chervil?
Say CHUR-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chervil?
Chervil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · vil.
Is chervil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɜːvɪl/ (CHUR-vil).