How to pronounce verdigris
Say it like VUR-duh-grees. Verdigris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- duh
- grees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdigris 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- greesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of verdigris
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-duh-grees.
What does verdigris mean?
- A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.
- Copper acetate.
- The color of this patina or material.
- To cover, or coat, with verdigris.
Where does verdigris come from?
From Middle English vertegrece, verdegres, from Old French verte grez (literally “acidic green”), an alteration of older verte de Grece (literally “green of Greece”).
Questions about saying verdigris
How do you pronounce verdigris?
Say VUR-duh-grees. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdəɡris/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdəɡris/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdigris?
Verdigris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · duh · grees.
Is verdigris 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 /ˈvɜːdəɡris/ (VUR-duh-grees).