How to pronounce vermeil
Say it like VUR-mil. Vermeil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermeil 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.
- milKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vermeil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-mayl.
What does vermeil mean?
- Vermilion; bright red.
- Silver gilt or gilt bronze.
- A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.
Where does vermeil come from?
From Middle English vermayle, from Old French vermeil (“vermilion”), from Latin vermiculus (“little worm”), from vermis (“worm”), ultimately in reference to Kermes vermilio, a type of scale insect used to make a crimson dye.
Questions about saying vermeil
How do you pronounce vermeil?
Say VUR-mil. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːmeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermeil?
Vermeil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · mil.
Is vermeil 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 /ˈvɜːmeɪl/ (VUR-mayl).