How to pronounce vergence
Say it like VUR-juns. Vergence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vergence 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.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vergence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-juns.
What does vergence mean?
- The simultaneous turning of both eyes when focusing.
- A measure of convergence or divergence of rays.
- The direction of the overturned component of an asymmetric fold.
Where does vergence come from?
From verge (“tend, incline”, from Latin vergere) + -ence, synonym of earlier (1660s) vergency (the equivalent of French vergence).
Words that rhyme with vergence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vergence.
Questions about saying vergence
How do you pronounce vergence?
Say VUR-juns. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒəns/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vergence?
Vergence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · juns.
Is vergence 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 /ˈvɜːdʒəns/ (VUR-juns).