How to pronounce deverbal
Say it like dee-VUR-bul. Deverbal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dee
- VUR
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deverbal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deverbal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-VUR-bul.
What does deverbal mean?
- Derived from a verb.
- A word, especially a substantive, that is derived from a verb.
Where does deverbal come from?
From de- + verb + -al.
Words that rhyme with deverbal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deverbal.
Questions about saying deverbal
How do you pronounce deverbal?
Say dee-VUR-bul. The American pronunciation is /diˈvɝbəl/. In British English it is /diːˈvɜːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deverbal?
Deverbal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dee · VUR · bul.
Is deverbal 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 /diːˈvɜːbəl/ (dee-VUR-bul).