How to pronounce verbs
Say it like VURBZ. Verbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/vɝbz/VURBZ
UK British/vɜːbz/VURBZ
- VURBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of verbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURBZ.
What does verbs mean?
noun
- plural of verb How to pronounce verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of verb How to pronounce verb
Questions about saying verbs
How do you pronounce verbs?
Say VURBZ. The American pronunciation is /vɝbz/. In British English it is /vɜːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbs?
Verbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURBZ.
Is verbs 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 /vɜːbz/ (VURBZ).