How to pronounce vera
Say it like VER-uh. Vera has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vera
American and British speakers say vera in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛrə/ in the US and /ˈvɪərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEER-ruh.
What does vera mean?
- A skin (rolling paper for cigarettes).
- A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of vega with respect to changes in the risk-free interest rate, or equivalently the rate of change of rho with respect to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset.
Where does vera come from?
From Vera Lynn.
Words that rhyme with vera
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vera.
Questions about saying vera
How do you pronounce vera?
Say VER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrə/. In British English it is /ˈvɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vera?
Vera has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say vera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛrə/ and the British form is /ˈvɪərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.