How to pronounce vernonia
Say it like ver-NOH-nee-uh. Vernonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- ver
- NOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vernonia 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vernonia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vuh-NOH-nee-uh.
What does vernonia mean?
- any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
Words that rhyme with vernonia
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Questions about saying vernonia
How do you pronounce vernonia?
Say ver-NOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈnoʊniə/. In British English it is /vəˈnəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vernonia?
Vernonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: ver · NOH · nee · uh.
Is vernonia 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 /vəˈnəʊniə/ (vuh-NOH-nee-uh).