How to pronounce verdure
Say it like VUR-jer. Verdure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdure 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of verdure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-juh.
What does verdure mean?
- The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself.
- A condition of health and vigor.
- To cover with verdure.
Where does verdure come from?
Inherited from Middle English verdure, from Middle French verdure, from Old French verdure, from Late Latin *viridūra, from viridis (“green”) + -ūra (abstract noun-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with verdure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verdure.
Questions about saying verdure
How do you pronounce verdure?
Say VUR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdure?
Verdure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · jer.
Is verdure 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 /ˈvɜːdʒə/ (VUR-juh).