How to pronounce sempervirent
Say it like sem-per-VY-runt. Sempervirent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- sem
- per
- VY
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sempervirent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sempervirent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-puh-VY-runt.
What does sempervirent mean?
- Evergreen.
Where does sempervirent come from?
From Latin semper (“always”) + virēns, present participle of vireō (“be green”).
Words that rhyme with sempervirent
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Questions about saying sempervirent
How do you pronounce sempervirent?
Say sem-per-VY-runt. The American pronunciation is /sɛmpɚˈvaɪrənt/. In British English it is /sɛmpəˈvaɪrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sempervirent?
Sempervirent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: sem · per · VY · runt.
Is sempervirent 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 /sɛmpəˈvaɪrənt/ (sem-puh-VY-runt).