How to pronounce Verona
Say it like vuh-ROH-nuh. Verona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- vuh
- ROH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Verona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vih-ROH-nuh.
What does Verona mean?
- A city, the capital of the province of Verona, straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy.
- A province of Veneto, in northern Italy.
Where does Verona come from?
Borrowed from Italian Verona, from Latin Vērōna.
Words that rhyme with Verona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Verona.
Questions about saying Verona
How do you pronounce Verona?
Say vuh-ROH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈroʊnə/. In British English it is /vɪˈrəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Verona?
Verona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: vuh · ROH · nuh.
Is Verona pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vɪˈrəʊnə/ (vih-ROH-nuh).