How to pronounce vernile
Say it like VUR-nyle. Vernile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- nyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vernile 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.
- nyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vernile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-nyle.
What does vernile mean?
- Suiting a slave; servile; obsequious.
Where does vernile come from?
From Latin vernilis (“servile”).
Questions about saying vernile
How do you pronounce vernile?
Say VUR-nyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝnaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːnaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vernile?
Vernile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · nyle.
Is vernile 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 /ˈvɜːnaɪl/ (VUR-nyle).