How to pronounce netherverse
Say it like NETH-er-vers. Netherverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH).
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- NETH
- er
- vers
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netherverse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- versKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of netherverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NETH-uh-vurs.
What does netherverse mean?
- A lower universe, realm, or region; underworld.
Where does netherverse come from?
From blend of nether + universe.
Questions about saying netherverse
How do you pronounce netherverse?
Say NETH-er-vers. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛðɚvɚs/. In British English it is /ˈnɛðəvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netherverse?
Netherverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH). Broken into parts: NETH · er · vers.
Is netherverse 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 /ˈnɛðəvɜːs/ (NETH-uh-vurs).