How to pronounce vernier
Say it like VUR-nee-er. Vernier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- nee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vernier 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vernier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-nee-uh.
What does vernier mean?
- A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
- A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.
- A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.
Where does vernier come from?
Borrowed from French vernier.
Questions about saying vernier
How do you pronounce vernier?
Say VUR-nee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝniɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vernier?
Vernier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · nee · er.
Is vernier 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 /ˈvɜːniə/ (VUR-nee-uh).