How to pronounce verlan
Say it like vairr-LAHN. Verlan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/vɛrrˈlɑn/vairr-LAHN
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- vairr
- LAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verlan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vairrKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does verlan mean?
noun
- A type of backslang used in French, in which the order of the syllables or sounds of words is changed.
Where does verlan come from?
From French verlan, itself a verlan of à l'envers (“upside down or back to front”).
Words that rhyme with verlan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verlan.
Questions about saying verlan
How do you pronounce verlan?
Say vairr-LAHN. The American pronunciation is /vɛrrˈlɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verlan?
Verlan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN). Broken into parts: vairr · LAHN.