How to pronounce vermiparous
Say it like vur-MIP-uh-rus. Vermiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIP).
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- vur
- MIP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermiparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- MIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vermiparous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vur-MIP-uh-rus.
What does vermiparous mean?
- Giving birth to worms or grubs, such as various insects.
Where does vermiparous come from?
From Latin vermis (“a worm”) + parere (“to bring forth”), + -ous.
Questions about saying vermiparous
How do you pronounce vermiparous?
Say vur-MIP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /vɝˈmɪpərəs/. In British English it is /vɜːˈmɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermiparous?
Vermiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIP). Broken into parts: vur · MIP · uh · rus.
Is vermiparous 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 /vɜːˈmɪpərəs/ (vur-MIP-uh-rus).