How to pronounce verisimilar
Say it like ver-ih-SIM-uh-ler. Verisimilar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM).
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- ver
- ih
- SIM
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verisimilar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of verisimilar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ver-ih-SIM-uh-luh.
What does verisimilar mean?
- Appearing to be true or real; probable; likely.
- Faithful to its own rules; internally consistent.
Where does verisimilar come from?
From Latin vērisimilis, prop.
Words that rhyme with verisimilar
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Questions about saying verisimilar
How do you pronounce verisimilar?
Say ver-ih-SIM-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪməlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verisimilar?
Verisimilar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM). Broken into parts: ver · ih · SIM · uh · ler.
Is verisimilar 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 /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmələ/ (ver-ih-SIM-uh-luh).