How to pronounce verbiage
Say it like VUR-bee-ij. Verbiage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- bee
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbiage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verbiage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-bih-ij.
What does verbiage mean?
- Overabundance of words.“bureaucratic verbiage”
- The manner in which something is expressed in words; word choice.“We're done drafting our paper except for the final verbiage on fire safety, which will be supplied by the safety engineers.”
Where does verbiage come from?
From French verbiage.
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Questions about saying verbiage
How do you pronounce verbiage?
Say VUR-bee-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝbiɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːbɪɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbiage?
Verbiage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · bee · ij.
Is verbiage 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 /ˈvɜːbɪɪdʒ/ (VUR-bih-ij).