How to pronounce verbena
Say it like ver-BEE-nuh. Verbena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- ver
- BEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verbena
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vur-BEE-nuh.
What does verbena mean?
- Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.
Where does verbena come from?
Borrowed from Latin verbēna (“leaves or twigs of olive, myrtle, laurel, or other sacred plants employed in religious ceremonies”), from Proto-Indo-European *werbʰ-.
Words that rhyme with verbena
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Questions about saying verbena
How do you pronounce verbena?
Say ver-BEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈbinə/. In British English it is /vɜːˈbiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbena?
Verbena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: ver · BEE · nuh.
Is verbena 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 /vɜːˈbiːnə/ (vur-BEE-nuh).