How to pronounce vermouth
Say it like ver-MOOTH. Vermouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOTH).
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- ver
- MOOTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vermouth 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.
- MOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vermouth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-MOOTH.
What does vermouth mean?
- A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.
- A serving of vermouth.
Where does vermouth come from?
From French vermout, vermouth, from German Wermut (“wormwood”).
Words that rhyme with vermouth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vermouth.
Questions about saying vermouth
How do you pronounce vermouth?
Say ver-MOOTH. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈmuθ/. In British English it is /vəˈmuːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vermouth?
Vermouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOTH). Broken into parts: ver · MOOTH.
Is vermouth 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 /vəˈmuːθ/ (vuh-MOOTH).