How to pronounce vermicelli
Say it like ver-muh-SEL-ee. Vermicelli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- ver
- muh
- SEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermicelli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vermicelli
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-muh-SEL-ee.
What does vermicelli mean?
- Long, slender pasta, similar to spaghetti, only thinner.
- Any type of long, thin noodles, as in rice vermicelli.
- Chocolate sprinkles.
Where does vermicelli come from?
From Italian vermicelli, plural of vermicello (“little worm”), from verme (“worm”), from Latin vermis + -cello (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with vermicelli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vermicelli.
Questions about saying vermicelli
How do you pronounce vermicelli?
Say ver-muh-SEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /vərməˈsɛli/. In British English it is /vəməˈsɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermicelli?
Vermicelli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: ver · muh · SEL · ee.
Is vermicelli 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 /vəməˈsɛli/ (vuh-muh-SEL-ee).