How to pronounce vermillion
Say it like ver-MIL-yun. Vermillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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- ver
- MIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermillion 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.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vermillion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-MIL-yun.
What does vermillion mean?
- Alternative spelling of vermilion.
- Alternative spelling of vermilion.
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Words that rhyme with vermillion
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Words that sound like vermillion
Questions about saying vermillion
How do you pronounce vermillion?
Say ver-MIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈmɪljən/. In British English it is /vəˈmɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermillion?
Vermillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: ver · MIL · yun.
Is vermillion 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 /vəˈmɪljən/ (vuh-MIL-yun).
What words sound the same as vermillion?
Vermillion sounds the same as vermilion in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.