How to pronounce vernissage
Say it like vair-nuh-SAHZH. Vernissage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAHZH).
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- vair
- nuh
- SAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vernissage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vernissage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vair-nih-SAHZH.
What does vernissage mean?
- A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.
Where does vernissage come from?
From French vernissage, derived from the earlier habit of the artists to varnish their paintings the day before the opening of an exhibition.
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Questions about saying vernissage
How do you pronounce vernissage?
Say vair-nuh-SAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛrnəˈsɑʒ/. In British English it is /vɛənɪˈsɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vernissage?
Vernissage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAHZH). Broken into parts: vair · nuh · SAHZH.
Is vernissage 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 /vɛənɪˈsɑːʒ/ (vair-nih-SAHZH).