How to pronounce verdurous
Say it like VUR-juh-rus. Verdurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- juh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdurous 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verdurous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-juh-rus.
What does verdurous mean?
- Freshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it.“The hill was blanketed in verdurous grasses.”
- Having youthful or new qualities.
Where does verdurous come from?
Originated c. 1595–1605, verdure + -ous, ultimately from verd (“green”), from Latin viridis.
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Questions about saying verdurous
How do you pronounce verdurous?
Say VUR-juh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒərəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdurous?
Verdurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · juh · rus.
Is verdurous 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 /ˈvɜːdʒərəs/ (VUR-juh-rus).