How to pronounce verminous
Say it like VUR-mih-nus. Verminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verminous 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verminous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-mih-nus.
What does verminous mean?
- Infested with vermin.“The old beggar kept a verminous mongrel dog for a pet.”
- Actively unpleasant, contemptible, or otherwise reminiscent of vermin.
Where does verminous come from?
From vermin + -ous.
Words that rhyme with verminous
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Questions about saying verminous
How do you pronounce verminous?
Say VUR-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝmɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verminous?
Verminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · mih · nus.
Is verminous 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 /ˈvɜːmɪnəs/ (VUR-mih-nus).