How to pronounce ervil
Say it like UR-vil. Ervil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝvɪl/UR-vil
UK British/ˈɜːvɪl/UR-vil
- UR
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ervil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay 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 ervil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-vil.
What does ervil mean?
noun
- bitter vetch, blister vetch (Vicia ervilia).
Where does ervil come from?
From Latin ervilia.
Questions about saying ervil
How do you pronounce ervil?
Say UR-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɜːvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ervil?
Ervil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · vil.
Is ervil 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 /ˈɜːvɪl/ (UR-vil).