How to pronounce verdant
Say it like VUR-dunt. Verdant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdant 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verdant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-dunt.
What does verdant mean?
- Green in color.
- Abundant in verdure; lush with vegetation.
- Fresh.
Where does verdant come from?
From Middle French verdoyant, from Old French verb verdier, verdoier, from vert (“green”), from Vulgar Latin *virdis, from Latin viridis.
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Questions about saying verdant
How do you pronounce verdant?
Say VUR-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdənt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdant?
Verdant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · dunt.
Is verdant 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 /ˈvɜːdənt/ (VUR-dunt).