How to pronounce verbose
Say it like ver-BOHS. Verbose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHS).
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- ver
- BOHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbose 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.
- BOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of verbose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vuh-BOHS.
What does verbose mean?
- Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
- Producing detailed output for diagnostic purposes.
Where does verbose come from?
From Latin verbōsus (“prolix, wordy, verbose”).
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Words that rhyme with verbose
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Questions about saying verbose
How do you pronounce verbose?
Say ver-BOHS. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈboʊs/. In British English it is /vəˈbəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbose?
Verbose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHS). Broken into parts: ver · BOHS.
Is verbose 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 /vəˈbəʊs/ (vuh-BOHS).