How to pronounce vermiculate
Say it like ver-MIK-yuh-layt. Vermiculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIK).
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- ver
- MIK
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermiculate 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 "er" in butter.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vermiculate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-MIK-yuu-layt.
What does vermiculate mean?
- To decorate with lines resembling the tracks of worms.
- Like a worm; resembling a worm.
- Vermiculated.
Where does vermiculate come from?
Borrowed from Latin vermiculatus (“inlaid in wavy lines”), past participle of vermiculor (“to be full of worms or worm-eaten”), from vermiculus (“little worm”).
Words that rhyme with vermiculate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vermiculate.
Questions about saying vermiculate
How do you pronounce vermiculate?
Say ver-MIK-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈmɪkjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /vəˈmɪkjʊˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermiculate?
Vermiculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIK). Broken into parts: ver · MIK · yuh · layt.
Is vermiculate 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 /vəˈmɪkjʊˌleɪt/ (vuh-MIK-yuu-layt).