How to pronounce Vermont
Say it like ver-MONT. Vermont has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MONT).
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- ver
- MONT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermont 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.
- MONTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Vermont
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vuh-MONT.
What does Vermont mean?
- A state of the United States. Capital: Montpelier.
Where does Vermont come from?
From French ver(t) (“green”) + mont (“mountain”).
Words that rhyme with Vermont
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Vermont.
Questions about saying Vermont
How do you pronounce Vermont?
Say ver-MONT. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈmɑnt/. In British English it is /vəˈmɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vermont?
Vermont has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MONT). Broken into parts: ver · MONT.
Is Vermont 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 /vəˈmɒnt/ (vuh-MONT).